Communication between deaf and hearing individuals can be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are devices already available to help knock this communication barrier down such as Uni by MotionSavvy. There is also another piece of technology in production called VisiTalks. According to its website, VisiTalks is the first of its kind as it is a unique combination of software and hardware which allows […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Xfinity X1 Accessible Features
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist and Vision/Sensory Team Lead at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to turn on and off the accessible features on the Xfinity X1 operation system, which will read aloud the cable guide and settings. Check it out here: Belva Smith mentions that the Comcast remote was discussed in a past Assistive […]
Vibrating ARC Pen Helps Those with Parkinson’s Write
Something many individuals often take for granted are daily tasks such as eating and handwriting. However, when an individual is affected by Parkinson’s, these tasks are anything but simple. Last year I wrote about a utensil called Liftware, a spoon that helps cancel tremors making it easier to eat. And now there is a new device being tested to […]
Project RAY: Devices for the Blind and Visually Impaired
When commuting to work, we select our favorite albums on our smartphones to sing along to. When traveling, we often type in the destination using a maps app. Throughout the day, we check our email, make phone calls, send texts, and so much more–all on our smartphones. We hold onto these handheld computers with white knuckles because it’s our […]
Snap&Read Universal
From childhood through adulthood, many individuals face challenges in reading. Fortunately, there are assistive technology options available to help these individuals. For some students, “simply hearing passages aloud is enough to understand them. Other students need leveled text.” The creators behind Snap&Read Universal believe that a reading accommodation should do both. So what exactly is Snap&Read […]
Monday Tech Tip: MacID app
Ashlee Aleshire-Ash, ReUse Technician at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an app called MacID that allows you to open up your Mac with just your fingerprint. Check it out here: