Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Read Aloud feature in Microsoft 365 which provides text-to-speech features in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Read Aloud.
Posts with the Accessibility tag
Visual Reading App
I am always browsing the internet for different apps on iOS or Android devices. During my search today I came across the Android app Visual Reading. The Visual Reading app is an “educational platform for reading development, speech and language understanding, speech production training, and more.” It utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to engage […]
HumanWare Explore 8 Handheld Magnifier
HumanWare offers a variety of assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re looking for a new handheld magnifier, check out HumanWare’s latest innovation: the Explore 8 Handheld Magnifier. The Explore 8 electronic magnifier is the first 8-inch handheld magnifier on the market. It is a powerful yet lightweight tool that […]
Grace Beauty – Accessible Makeup Products
Anyone who knows me knows I absolutely love makeup. Unfortunately, my grip is not the greatest and I often end up dropping products on my bathroom floor (especially my open mascara! Gross!) Grace Beauty is a new beauty brand in the UK offering an assortment of accessible makeup products. For individuals with mobility challenges (e.g. […]
Productivity Apps by Smile
Looking for tools to help your productivity? Smile is a company that develops productivity software for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The company offers two apps to make your life easier: TextExpander and PDFpen. TextExpander I have been writing for the INDATA Project for over six years now. (Wow how time flies!) One of my […]
Stay Mobile and Keep It Personal with Ambutech Canes
Ambutech offers products designed with the customer’s mobility and quality of life in mind. It began as a small shop building support canes in the early 1980s. It has since built a reputation for making some of the most reliable canes in the world. Over the years, Ambutech has grown to offer the widest range […]