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Monday Tech Tip: iOS Assistive Access

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Access Access for iOS iPad and iPhone, which allow someone to simplify what apps are shown on the screen so it makes these devices easier to navigate for anyone with a cognitive disability or anyone who struggles with the complexity of these devices. Check […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Mac Computer- Speak item under the pointer

Brian Norton, Director of AT, shows us the speak item under the pointer feature that allows a user to have their Mac computer speak anything that is under the pointer if they hover over it. This feature is helpful for individuals with low vision, reading impairments, or benefit from audio feedback. Check it out here: […]

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Monday Tech Tip: OrCam 3.0

Matt Darusz, Manufacturing Representative at OrCam, shows us the OrCam 3.0, which is a portable smart reading device that allows individuals with visual or reading impairments to read print or digital text using artificial intelligence that turns the text into audio. Check it out here: Click here for more information about the OrCam 3.0. To […]

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Monday Tech Tip: iOS Live Speech

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us iOS Live Speech, which allows you to type and have what you want to say spoken out loud in Facetime and phone calls, supported assistive communication apps, or from the device’s speaker. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about iOS Live […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Read Aloud Chrome Extension

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Read Aloud Chrome Extenstion, which is a text to speech voice reader for individuals need assistance in reading text in PDF’s, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon Kindle, etc… Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Read Aloud Chrome Extension.