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: Jacqueline and Alexa Child – Co-Founders and Co-CEOs – Dateability More Information: https://info.dateabilityapp.com Instagram – @dateabilityapp Web App: www.dateabilityapp.com […]
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ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on —— Transcript Starts […]
Second-Gen Echo Show Offers More Accessibility
Amazon’s Echo Show is a smart speaker designed around Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. There’s also a smart display with a high-definition screen and stereo sound. The second-generation Echo Show 8 offers a higher-resolution camera than the previous model. It is equipped with a 13MP (megapixel) camera with auto-framing — which is a jump from the […]
Big Tech Brands Make Accessibility Mainstream: Part 1
Thanks to big tech global brands like Amazon, Google and Microsoft, we’re now on the verge of being a fully inclusive society, as assistive technology for people with disabilities is now of mainstream use. “What’s vital for the disabled community is now valuable to everyone, as we all turn to our mobile devices on a […]
Echo Frames – Smart glasses with Alexa
Amazon is Earth’s biggest selection of books, electronics, apparel, and more. The company also offers a myriad of Echo and Alexa devices which help several people live more independently. One of their newest products is their Echo Frames! If you haven’t heard of the Echo Frames yet, in sum, they are smart glasses with open-ear […]
Monday Tech Tip: Weather Updates with Alexa
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to receive personalized weather updates using the Alexa app. Check it out here: