Whispp

Communication is a Whisper Away

Studies show that people who stutter can reduce their stuttering frequency by an average of 85% by whispering. Working toward whispering also helps people with other voice issues, such as Spasmodic Dysphonia or vocal cord paralysis, speak more fluently. However, whispering isn’t the ideal form of communication. Here’s where Whispp can help. Rather than text-to-speech […]

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Monday Tech Tip: The Blind Canvas Project

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Ben Fox, Founder of the BlindCan Film Festival, talked about BlindCan, which is an annual film festival that celebrates what individuals who are blind CAN do. Anyone who is blind or has a registered disability can submit their films for the festival. He also spoke about the Blind Canvas Project, […]

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ATU703 – Make Good Inc with Ashley Volion and Phillip Dunham

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: Ashley Volion – Director of Community Relations – Make Good Inc. Phillip Dunham – Head of Design […]

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A Veterans Day Highlight

In honor of Veterans Day this week, here are a few resources for veterans with disabilities living in Indiana … Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST): Whether they’re injured in the line of duty or simply experiencing the side effects of aging, vision loss is a common issue for veterans. If eligible for Veterans Affairs’ healthcare coverage, […]

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Monday Tech Tip: AngelSense GPS Tracker

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Katalin Daigle showed us the AngelSense, which is a GPS tracking device with assistive speakerphone, live monitoring and proactive alerting that provides remote support for loved ones with special needs to increase safety and independence. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about AngelSense.

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ATU702 – Hearo with Myke Bates

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 Guest: Myke Bates – CEO – Hearo Website: hearo.net —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us […]