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. Special Guests: Paulina Villacreces MS – Assistant Professor Rehab Science and Technology Department at the University of Pittsburg and […]
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AM498 6dot Braille Label Maker
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re looking for an easy-to-use Braille label maker, check out the 6dot Braille Label Maker […]
Learn and solve math with Mathleaks
Math can be challenging for individuals of all ages and abilities. Luckily there are apps like Mathleaks to help out! Mathleaks teaches and supports students as they learn math. The app provides detailed math courses and links with Common Core State Standards courses and courses not following CCSS. It features a math solver, an online […]
Supersense Serves as Everyday Companion
For the blind and visually impaired, the Supersense app essentially allows them to have a seeing guide right in their pocket. Whether they’re shopping, cleaning or just curling up with a good book, this app turns people’s mobile device into an everyday companion or caregiver. Supersense is free and available for Android and iOS users, […]
Tell stories with Kinzoo Adventures
Last week I wrote about Kinzoo Messenger, which is a kid-friendly messaging app. Another available app from the same developers is Kinzoo Adventures. Kinzoo Adventures helps children harness their creativity, stretch their imaginations, and animate their videos. This fun app lets kiddos create their own characters and stories – and easily turn them into videos […]
Monday Tech Tips: Ray-Ban Stories Glasses
Blake Allee, Demo & Loan Specialist, at the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Ray-Ban Stories Glasses, which allows a user to take photos and videos that can be shared on Facebook, listen to music, and make calls using voice calling on the WhatsApp. Check it out here: Click here to learn more […]