AbleData lists several thermostats that are designed for people who are blind or have low vision. Here are a selected few of their list. Honeywell Easy-To-See Thermostat The Honeywell Easy-To-See Thermostat tactile thermostat with large numbers that’s designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This mercury-free thermostat controls both heating and air-conditioning […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Using a RAM Mount for an Ipad
Wade Wingler at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us how us a RAM mount for an iPad and show you how to use the www.rammount.com website to custom order mounts for iPads, iPhones or tablets. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
ATU099 – Zoomtext Image Reader (www.AiSquared.com), Battery Tester for Deaf Blind, Voice Control on Android, GoTalk Now FREE on iPad, Hashtag: #lowvision App: Story Patch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Call our listener line and share your best AT tip for our 100th episode: 317-721-7124 Derek Bove […]
AM099 – Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. In the US the weather is warming up and many folks are thinking about summertime […]
Design Software for Augmentative Communication Devices
Augmentative communication devices are used by people who communicate differently with other people. This piece of assistive technology is a tool that features pictures and buttons. Each button corresponds with a word or phrase. These are customizable. For example, a person could select a button with a toilet and the device would say aloud, “I […]
Battery Tester for People who are Deaf Blind
People who are Deaf Blind can use pieces of assistive technology to make every day tasks more convenient. These devices are pieces of technology that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. If you’re like me, you probably have a place in your home (for me, it’s junk drawer in my kitchen) with old batteries, […]