AM276 – SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone

Podcast: Play in new window | Download276-3-2-18 SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone 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! If you’re looking for a smartphone designed for individuals who are visually […]

Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler

Do you or a loved one have a hard time hearing your cell phone ring?  Do you often miss emails, calls, or texts because you can’t hear it?  The Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler may be just the solution for you! The Ditto is a tiny, discreet clip that vibrates whenever you receive […]

iDentifi – Object Recognition App

Anmol Tukrel is the developer behind iDentifi.  He developed the app in 12th grade after learning about the possibilities of machine learning and computer vision.  So, what is iDentifi?  In sum, it is is a free iOS app that allows users to point the camera at an object and receive a description of it. For […]

AM275 – NeuroNode

Podcast: Play in new window | Download275-2-23-18 NeuroNode 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! Peter Ford founded Control Bionics after researching ways people with paralysis or loss of speech […]

SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone

If you’re looking for a smartphone that is designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired, check out the SmartVision2 Premium.  The SmartVision 2 Premium is “the only Android 6.0 smartphone with a full panel of applications dedicated to those with visual impairments.” The device was carefully crafted to maximize the ease-of-use for individuals who […]

TeachTown – Exceptional Solutions for Exceptional Students

A handful of my colleagues recently went to Orlando, Florida for the annual ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) conference.  The ATIA conference is “the world’s most extensive assistive technology conference showcasing international excellence in the field.”  I always love hearing all about the conference and the myriad of products and services available for individuals with […]