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Monday Tech Tip: Quick Accessibility Access on iPhone

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to quickly access the built-in accessibility features on an iPhone or iPad using the accessibility shortcut feature. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about accessibility shortcut.

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iGuerburn Simple Music Player

Many studies show that music can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  Last week I wrote about the Simple Music Player, which is an easy-to-use music-playing solution for individuals with Alzheimer’s and more.  Another available option is the iGuerburn Simple Music Player. Before diving into the details […]

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Solve math problems with WolframAlpha

Math can be challenging for individuals with or without disabilities.  WolframAlpha is an app that can help.  WolframAlpha uses its vast collection of algorithms and data to compute answers to mathematical and chemistry problems. WolframAlpha plugs directly into the supercomputing cloud, computing answers to your questions “quickly, efficiently, and without draining your battery.”  In addition […]

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Speak My Mind AAC App

Several apps are available to help turn your iOS device into an AAC device, one of them being the Speak My Mind app.  Speak My Mind is a “revolutionary” augmentative and alternative communication app that helps individuals with language and communication challenges. The app can help people with autism, ALS, Down Syndrome, Apraxia, cerebral palsy, […]

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ATFAQ168 – Q1. AT for Reading, Q2. AT for Writing, Q3. AT for Math, Q4. Wildcard: Who do I talk to about accommodation or assistive technology at school

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ168 – Q1. AT for Reading, Q2. AT for Writing, Q3. AT for Math, Q4. Wildcard: Who do I talk to about accommodation or assistive technology at school ——— Transcript Starts Here ——– Speaker 1: I have a question. […]