Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the VoiceView feature, which is a screen reader that is built into Echo devices and allows individuals with vision impairments to used the device as VoiceView reads the screen. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about VoiceView.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
AM451 Mantis Q40 Braille Display
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! HumanWare is a company on a mission to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment, […]
Sleep better with Dodow
In America, 70% of adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every night. Further, it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans of all ages experience sleep-related issues. If you are looking for something to help you or a loved one sleep better, […]
SM Music Reader
Sao Mai Vocational and Assistive Technology Center for the Blind is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001. One of their main missions is to “empower the blind by using and developing assistive technology in education, employment, and daily living activities.” This nonprofit developed SM Music Reader, an app that allows users – with or without […]
Monday Tech Tip: Joy for All Robotic Cat
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Joy for All Robotic Cat, which is a companion cats to combat loneliness for folks who can’t take care of a pet. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Joy for All robotic pets.
Toothbrush Pillow
Something as “simple” as putting toothpaste on one’s toothbrush can be challenging for individuals of all ages and abilities. The Toothbrush Pillow is a low-tech solution to help with this task. The Toothbrush Pillow is the “first and only product that will allow everyone to independently apply toothpaste.” Further, the Toothbrush Pillow provides a horizontal […]