Easterseals Crossroads’ INDATA Project was “designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology.” What many people may not realize is that it ends up educating the Easterseals team as much as those it serves. One of the many ways it does this is through INDATA’s three podcasts, in which Easterseals specialists examine AT […]
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ErgoDox EZ Split Ergonomic Keyboard
As I mentioned in a couple of blogs last month, using an ergonomic keyboard can help prevent a repetitive strain injury (or RSI) in individuals who type a lot. An RSI refers to damage to your muscles, tendons, or nerves caused by repetitive motions and constant use. They’re also sometimes called repetitive stress injuries. Repetitive […]
ATFAQ188 – Q1. Turn down TV Background Tracks, Q2. Emotional Regulation Apps, Q3. Mouse Options for Limited Dexterity, Q4. Google Extension for Staying focused Q5. Wildcard: Top 3 AT resources
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ188 – Q1. Turn down TV Background Tracks, Q2. Emotional Regulation Apps, Q3. Mouse Options for Limited Dexterity, Q4. Google Extension for Staying focused Q5. Wildcard: Top 3 AT resources Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson
Monday Tech Tip: Built-In Captions in Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations
Brian Norton, V.P. of Adult Services, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to add built-in closed captions to Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about adding built-in closed captions into Microsoft PowerPoint.
AM559 Resoomer
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! Reading many documents and understanding the main ideas in the text can be very challenging for […]
Summarize text with Resoomer!
Reading many documents and understanding the main ideas in the text can be very challenging for individuals who struggle with reading comprehension and more. Fortunately, there are tools like Resoomer to help! Resoomer Resoomer is an effective artificial intelligence (or AI) tool that supports a mix of productivity and learning, making it useful for teachers […]