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ATU686 – Laura Medcalf Tribute

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. Accessibility Minute with Laura Metcalf and to read her blogs: www.eastersealstech.com —————————— If you have an AT question, leave […]

The OrCam Hear

OrCam Hear Offers Conversation Solutions

In a 2023 study of more than 2,800 older adults, 65.3% (about 21.5 million individuals) of those aged 71 years or older had hearing loss, and by age 90 years, 96.2% of adults had hearing loss. However, only 29.2% of those with hearing loss used hearing aids. OrCam offers a more advanced hearing solution. The […]

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ATU685 – ScanMarker Pro with Brian Friedlander

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: Brian Friedlander – Assistive Tech Consultant Website: scanmarker.com In the US, email Brian: brian@assistivetek.com Bridging Apps: bridgingapps.org […]

Hearing-related accessibility features

iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Hearing

The telephone has come a long way since inventor Alexander Graham Bell made the first call nearly a century-and-a-half ago. Now, it’s no longer a communication device glued to our ear but a multipurpose tool for navigating the world. For people with hearing loss or impairment, the iPhone 17’s accessibility features make life run smoothly […]

Accessibility features for speech

iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Speech

Communication is vital for all of us, but it can also create barriers, especially for people with disabilities. The new iOS 17 not only offers non-speaking communication, but it also gives literal voice to the voiceless. Speech Is Just a Tap Away With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or choose […]