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! Learning to handwrite can be challenging for many children, especially if they have dysgraphia or other […]
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Q-files – Online encyclopedia for children
Q-files is a web-based collection of over 2,000 articles written for children between the ages of 7 and 13. The site’s articles cover many subjects, including science, math, history, and general interest. It forms an “engaging, accurate, and good-value” web-based encyclopedia with all of its content verified by experts in the field. Wikipedia is a […]
Pinna: Podcasts for kids 3-12
Several adults enjoy listening to podcasts, but some may not be appropriate for young listeners. If you’re looking for an app that features podcasts for kiddos, check out Pinna! Pinna is an on-demand audio streaming service for kids. Pinna’s podcasts, audiobooks, and music are all expertly curated for children ages 3 to 12. Pinna has […]
NaturalReader App
Many individuals with dyslexia or other learning disabilities benefit from having text read aloud. With the NaturalReader app, you can have your books, PDFs, and more read aloud to you by 140+ AI-powered voices in over 25 different languages or dialects! NaturalReader is a mobile app that can read aloud various texts like online articles, […]
Natural Reader Chrome Extension
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Natural Reader Chrome Extension, which is an extension that uses AI to convert online text from emails, websites, PDFs, Google Docs and Kindle books into audio. This is helpful for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or reading impairments. Check it out here: […]
ATU648 – Part 2: Vocational Rehabilitation Updates with Theresa Koleszar and Kristina Blankenship
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: Theresa Koleszar – Director – Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Kristina Blankenship – Director – Business and Community […]