The last week in January several members of our team attended the 2024 ATIA Conference in Orlando, Florida. This is a conference where people gather with vendors, practitioners, and people with disabilities to learn, network, and share the latest and greatest in the world of assistive technology. Our very own Brian Norton, VP of Adult […]
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Headway Daily Book Summaries
Reading full books can be challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Fortunately, there are apps like Headway to help! Headway is the “#1 most-downloaded book summary app.” The app summarizes key ideas from the world’s nonfiction bestsellers so “you can get essential knowledge to crush your goals.” Here’s some information on the history […]
Monday Tech Tip: eSight
During the 2024 ATIA conference, Roland Mattern, Director of Sales, at eSight showed us the eSight 4, which is a wearable device that allows a user with low vision or blindness access to printed material. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about eSight.
Monday Tech Tip: BuddyBooks
During the 2024 ATIA conference, Jason Stewart, Director of Customer Success, at ObjectiveEd, showed us the BuddyBooks educational reading software. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Buddy Books.
AM561 Speechify
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 and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or […]
Turn your text into speech with Speechify!
Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Fortunately, there are tools like Speechify to help out! Speechify is the “#1” text-to-speech program that turns any written text into spoken words in “natural-sounding language.” The program is available as a Google Chrome extension, an […]