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Braille Scanner App

There are so many apps available to help individuals with visual impairments.  If you’re looking for an app that translates Braille to text, check out the Braille Scanner app.   Braille Scanner allows users to take a photo of a piece of paper with Braille on it using their iPhones, and then within seconds, it’s translated […]

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RealSAM Pocket smartphone for individuals with visual impairments

Over the years we’ve written about different phones available for individuals with visual impairments, such as the BlindShell phone.  Another available option is RealSAM Pocket, which is a “revolutionary voice-operated smartphone for people who are blind or visually impaired.” According to the phone’s website, RealSAM Pocket “takes away the stress of figuring out complicated phone […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Microsoft Translator

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads, shows us the Microsoft Translator App, which is a free app that can translate text, voice, photos, and more into 70 languages. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Microsoft Translator.

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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! AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, […]

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ANTON Educational App for Kindergarten – Grade 5

If you’re looking for a free educational app for your child in elementary school, check out ANTON! ANTON is an app and online learning portal for students, parents, and teachers.  It is a complete all-in-one curriculum for all subjects: reading, writing, science, math, languages, and music for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.   While using […]

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Hitch 2 Computer Switch Interface

AbleNet is a “world leader in assistive technology and services to help individuals with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.”  One of AbleNet’s available products is the Hitch 2 computer switch interface.  Hitch 2 is a plug-and-play USB computer switch interface with inputs for up to five switches or one joystick with a 9-pin D […]