For this week’s Tech Tip, Anna Leung introduces us to the handy KNFB Reader, which is available for purchase now on the App Store. For more information on this app, please visit www.knfbreader.com.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Transforming Lives with Communication Technology
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Have you ever had a conversation with a friend or family member and just can’t seem to communicate to them what you’re thinking? Communication problems can be the result of anything from hard-to-decipher nonverbal cues or too little information to the wrong communication method or not paying attention. Many relationship […]
Control your computer with the Jouse3!
For individuals with mobility impairments, there are several assistive technologies available to help them control their computers and other devices. A company behind some of these technologies, called Compusult, has a slogan stating that they are “delivering innovative solutions to the world.” Staying true to their slogan, they’ve recently released their newest addition to the Jouse family, the […]
Tech Tip: Bookmarks on Kurzweil 3000
Craig shows us how to use the bookmarks feature in Kurzweil 3000. Check it out! To learn more about the Kurzweil 3000 program, visit the Kurzweil Education website.
Flic: “Control your smart home with a flic”
Home automation is becoming quite common. After all, with this technology we can turn our lights on or off, lock the door, adjust the thermostat, and so much more–all through applications on our smartphones. With it already so convenient, is there anyway home automation could get any easier? Yes! With a new product called Flic, you can easily control […]
Dyslexie: a font to help dyslexics read better
Did you know the term “dyslexia” is derived from the Latin word “dys,” which translates to difficult, and the Greek word “lexia,” which translates to words? Therefore, the meaning of dyslexia literally translates to “difficulty with words.” Roughly 10 percent of the world’s population is affected by this learning disability, which makes it difficult to read and write. Dutch […]