iPhones now account for more than 50 percent of smartphones sold in the United States. To remain inclusive of current and prospective users, Apple has introduced new accessibility features for the latest iPhone system, the iOS 17. These features and settings support vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs. This first of five blogs will […]
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Monday Tech Tip: BuddyBooks
During the 2024 ATIA conference, Jason Stewart, Director of Customer Success, at ObjectiveEd, showed us the BuddyBooks educational reading software. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Buddy Books.
ATU662 – Earcoustic Headphones with Greg James
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: Greg James – Sales Director – Quantum Senses LLC Website: https://www.theearcoustic.com/ Stories: Department of Ed Story: https://bit.ly/48PsKCJ […]
AM561 Speechify
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! Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or […]
iOS 17 Accessibility: Mobility
In this world of increased communication, mobile phones have evolved from convenience items into vital tools. But with all of the hand movement involved in using them, they can seem inaccessible to people with limited mobility. iOS 17’s accessibility features are opening them up to a wider variety of users. When it comes to hands-free […]
Turn your text into speech with Speechify!
Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Fortunately, there are tools like Speechify to help out! Speechify is the “#1” text-to-speech program that turns any written text into spoken words in “natural-sounding language.” The program is available as a Google Chrome extension, an […]