AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.” On their website, you’ll find The Toolbox Assistive Technology Database, which features several available products. One of their products […]
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MyFinder App
A newer artificial intelligence (AI) app is available to help individuals with visual impairments. MyFinder is a free-to-download iOS app that allows users to hear surrounding objects, text and scene descriptions, and more. Here’s more from the App Store’s description: “MyFinder AI provides audio descriptions of objects and navigation guidance towards them. It reads out […]
Monday Tech Tip: Snap Assist
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Snap Assist for Windows 10 or Windows 11, which allows a user to arrange all of you open windows so you can see them at the same time. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Snap Assist.
ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on —— Transcript Starts […]
AM473 Presentify
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! If you’re looking for an app that allows you to annotate anything on your screen, check […]
Advocate Talking Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
There are countless blood pressure monitors available to measure both systolic and diastolic blood pressure conveniently at home. One available option is the Advocate Talking Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor. The Advocate Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor speaks in either English or Spanish, making it an ideal solution for individuals with low vision. In addition to measuring […]