Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means, time to quickly put together a costume! It’s stressful enough for parents to decide what their child should wear, but for children with disabilities, it drastically limits their selection. Many mainstream costumes are not designed for children who use wheelchairs, crutches, or have […]
Posts with the Assitive Technology tag
ReadIt Wand
The ReadIt Wand is a lightweight, portable USB camera that allows your laptop or PC to transform into a magnification system in mere seconds! All you have to do is follow a few simple steps. First, connect the ReadIt Wand into your computer, then place your print materials directly under the camera, and finally press […]
Monday Tech Tip: Eye Tech Digital Systems Eye Tracking Device
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Guest Blogger: Perspective of a College Student
Through my college career I have studied special education through many lenses, but it was not until my final special education class this summer that my eyes were opened to the amazing world of assistive technology. I have come across technology here and there as I work in classrooms and with individual students, however, I […]
AM004: Voice Input for your Computer
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iBlink Radio App for Visually Impaired with Android Phones
The free iBlink Radio app from Serotek Corporation offers radio stations, podcasts and reading services that are of special interest for the blind or visually impaired. The app was designed for the iPad or iPod Touch but is now also available for the Android Market. Community Radio is the provider for radio services on the […]