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Posts with the assistive tag
ATU462 – Vectis with Derek Yerger
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. Show Notes: For More information check out: https://alternatedevices.com/vectis/ or: www.vect.is Email: info@alternatedevices.com Web accessibility webinar info: https://www.eastersealstech.com/a11y/ Accessible Memes Story: http://bit.ly/3cEPN6T Accessible Voting Stories: […]
AM369 – Kiddopia App
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! Looking for a fun, educational app for your kiddo? Check out the Kiddopia App! According to […]
ATU461 – The Blind Life with Sam Seavey
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. Show Notes: Find Sam’s Videos: https://www.youtube.com/theblindlife Email Sam: theblindlifesam@gmail.com Census Website: https://2020census.gov/ Census Accessibility PDF: http://bit.ly/2PPcxqR —————————— If you have an AT question, […]
AM368 – Talking Typing Teacher
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! The Braille Bookstore offers several products specifically designed for individuals with visual impairments. One of their […]
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Awareness Day for Assistive Technology
Last year, Congress made a resolution designating March 27, 2019 as the first National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. This year, it fell on March 4 in the midst of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Assistive technology is defined in the Assistive Technology Act, Public Law 105-394, stating: “An assistive technology device is defined as ‘any item, […]