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! Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages, such as weighted blankets, […]
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Assistive Technology Awareness Day #ATAwarenessDay
On April 6, the U.S. Senate will pass a resolution to shed important light and celebrate National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day. #ATAwarenessDay The day honors people with disabilities who require AT to access their education, workplace, community and recreational activities. The day also recognizes the innovation of researchers and the complete dedication of AT […]
ATU566 – Intel and GoodMaps with Darryl Adams
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Darryl Adams – Director of Accessibility – Intel GoodMaps Website: https://www.goodmaps.com/ More on Intel RISE: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/corporate-responsibility/2030-goals.html Bridging Apps: https://bridgingapps.org/ —————————— […]
AM466 PILPOC Fidget Pad
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! Since I originally began writing about fidgets back in 2016, they have only grown in popularity […]
Type with one hand using the TiPY Keyboard
Several individuals with (and without) disabilities often type using one hand. While you can do this on a standard QWERTY keyboard, typing with one hand on the TiPY Keyboard is a lot more efficient. TiPY’s new key concept focuses on the most frequently used keys. Further, it “makes typing and learning the TiPY key arrangement […]
Raising Awareness of AT for All
This year, the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) is ringing in the fourth annual National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day with a few exciting firsts. ATAP worked with the Senate to designate Wednesday, April 6 as this year’s aforementioned celebration of AT. Before we get to ATAP’s awareness efforts, let’s take a refresher […]