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! Do you (or a loved one) often misplace something like a remote? Tile offers an all-new […]
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ATFAQ132 – Q1. Android or iOS for intellectual disability, Q2. Do we need a computer anymore, Q3. Online Checks for visually impaired, Q4. GPS Preferences, Q5. Keyboard shortcuts for Chrome OS, Q6. Wildcard: What do you use to keep track of Todos?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Android or iOS for intellectual disability, Q2. Do we need a computer anymore, Q3. Online Checks for visually impaired, Q4. GPS Preferences, Q5. Keyboard shortcuts for Chrome OS, Q6. Wildcard: What do you use to keep track of […]
ATFAQ131 – Q1. Low Tech AT, Q2. Classroom Transcriptions, Q3. Voice Control on iPhone, Q4. Android or iOS accessibility, Q5. Favorite iOS 14 accessibility feature, Q6. Wildcard: Are we ever going back to regular office work?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Low Tech AT, Q2. Classroom Transcriptions, Q3. Voice Control on iPhone, Q4. Android or iOS accessibility, Q5. Favorite iOS 14 accessibility feature, Q6. Wildcard: Are we ever going back to regular “office work”? —————— Transcript Starts Here ———————————- […]
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Apple’s iOS 12 Makes Life More Accessible
This year, Apple released the iOS 12 system, claiming it will “make your iPhone and iPad experience even faster, more responsive and more delightful.” You can add “more accessible” to that description as well. “Taking advantage of iOS 12 is a great way for people with disabilities to ring in the new year,” said Brian […]
Block Out Time for Block Play
Block play is important for any child, no matter the age or ability. According to this article from Parenting Science, “Blocks can function as powerful learning tools. There is also evidence that complex block play is linked with higher mathematical achievement.” Studies suggest toy blocks can help children develop: Motor skills and hand-eye coordination Spatial […]
The Five Best Notetaking Tools and Apps
Once fall break is over, the big year-end tests are just around the corner. But thanks to the ever-expanding world of technology, students no longer have to scribble notes in those old-school legal pads — unless they want to. “Students of all ages have countless tools at their fingertips now,” said Brian Norton, director of […]