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AM492 GasBuddy

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! It’s no secret that gas prices are outrageous these days.  Fortunately, there are apps like GasBuddy […]

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ATU592 – Phonics Builders and Otter Reading with Meagan Beam

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: Meagan Beam – Founder – Otter Reading https://otterreading.com Stories: Aesthetics of AT Story: https://bit.ly/3RhXxyC If you have […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Guided Access for iOS devices

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Guided Access for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This feature limits your device to a single app, which is very helpful if someone does not want to be distracted because they cannot access anything else on the device until Guided Access is turned off. […]

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AM491 LookyPlus Handheld Video Magnifier

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! If you or a loved one are looking for a new handheld video magnifier, check out […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Side Button on iPhone

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Side Button feature on an iPhone, which allows an iPhone user to change whether they would like the side button to pull up Siri, classic voice control option, or turn off side button feature. You are also able to set the speed required […]

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AM490 UnbuckleMe

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! Did you know infant and child car seat buckles require a minimum release force of 40 […]