AM098 – Siri as Assistive Technology

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. Siri is a service built in to many apple products. It allows users with or […]

Large Print Keyboard

For people who have trouble seeing small print, a large print keyboard could be a very helpful assistive technology device for you. These large print keyboards have been designed specifically for those with conditions that cause visual impairment or low vision. A bigger and bolder typeface makes the keys easier see. The Keys-U-See large print […]

Color ID Free helps Blind Smartphone Users Identify Colors

By now, you’ve probably caught on that we at the INDATA Project at crazy for new technology, especially smartphone and tablet apps that make assistive technology more accessible to all people. If you’re interested in learning about assistive technology mobile apps, you can find more information here. Today, we’re highlighting the Color ID Free app. […]

4 Tips for Teachers who Want to Integrate Assistive Technology in the Classroom

These tips originated in an article in Ed Tech Magazine. The magazine focuses on “helping school district technology managers do their jobs better. The publication offers best practices, features, product reviews and case studies from the field that show how technology can be leveraged to improve teaching, learning and administrative services on school campuses of all […]