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 […]
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Monday Tech Tip: CloverBook Pro
Greg Blackman at Eye Can See, Inc. shows us the CloverBook Pro, which is a compact, portable video magnifier with near, self, and distance viewing with text-to-speech feature. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the CloverBook Pro. To reach Greg Blackman from Eye Can See, Inc. call 317-258-6747.
AM560 ErgoDox EZ Keyboard
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! As I mentioned in a couple of blogs last month, using an ergonomic keyboard can help […]
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 […]
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 […]