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Monday Tech Tip: NaturalReader

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us NaturalReader, which is an online resource that allows you to upload text and documents and convert them text-to-speech or mp3 files. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about NaturalReader.  

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ATFAQ134 – Q1. Scanning issues in iOS, Q2. Handheld Bluetooth Mics, Q3. Techniques and Guidlines for Cleaning Devices, Q4. Apple vs. PC accessibility, Q5. Chrome Apps for Reading and Writing, Q6. Wildcard: To upgrade or not

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Scanning issues in iOS, Q2. Handheld Bluetooth Mics, Q3. Techniques and Guidelines for Cleaning Devices, Q4. Apple vs. PC accessibility, Q5. Chrome Apps for Reading and Writing, Q6. Wildcard: To upgrade or not —————– Transcript Starts Here —————————— […]

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BlindShell Classic – Phone for visually impaired, blind

I originally wrote about an app coined “BlindShell” back in 2015, which was a smartphone app for individuals with visual impairments.  The developers behind this app now offer an accessible cellphone: the BlindShell Classic.  The BlindShell Classic is a phone developed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. According to the developer’s website, […]

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Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker

Looking for an easier, quicker way to make your favorite pasta?  Check out the Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker! With the Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker, you no longer have to wait for a big pot of water to boil.  With this microwave pasta cooker, you can prepare “perfect al dente” pasta with your microwave […]

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AACORN Assistive Speech App

There is a seemingly indefinite amount of augmentative and communication (AAC) apps available on the market.  If you’re looking for a new AAC app to help your child or student communicate, check out the AACORN assistive speech app! According to its description, the AACORN assistive speech app is a “revolution in the way we provide […]