Category Archives: Accessibility

Styluses for Dexterity Challenges with Touch Screen Tablet Use

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

A inquiry from a blog reader requested suggestions for a stylus that would help with challenges with dexterity causing problems grasping writing tools. While standard grippers are currently available, additional research was needed to check current options of styluses. My search reminded … Continue reading →

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Quha Zona Gyroscopic Mouse — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

The Quha Zono Gyroscope Mouse This gyroscope mouse has a variety of ways it can be mounted or accessed (headband, eyeglass clip, eye wear, on a cap among others. A variety of access methods are also options available to include … Continue reading →

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SeeBOOST: Electronic Glasses For Age Related Vision Loss — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

Age related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy are the leading causes of blindness in developed nations, and age related vision loss, such as Coloboma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Stargardt disease, is an issue for many. 234 more words via SeeBOOST: … Continue reading →

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AM315 Sidekick – iPad and iPhone mouse adapter — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

The Sidekick mouse adapter for the iPad is proposed to be available from Able Net this fall 2019. Check out more as shared by Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads. 315-02-15-19 Sidekick – iPad and iPhone mouse adapter Hey there! … Continue reading →

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Livescribe Echo Pen Sound Stickers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

The Livescribe Pens have been around since about 2010 offering a ink pen that scans what you write and records audio. It uses Livescribe’s specialized dot matrix note paper to synchronize the audio recorded with the handwriting notes you are … Continue reading →

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Echo Show Accessibility Features — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

I received an Amazon Echo Show as a gift for Christmas and I love it! I set it up in my kitchen so recipes, news, music, and so much more are easily accessible. If you’re unfamiliar with the Echo Show, … Continue reading →

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OrCam MyEye 2.0 – “A Game Changer”

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

A recent AT assessment with a client with low vision explored both computer based and handheld magnification tools as well as text to speech tools that would help her access print required of her online classes. Reading hard copy print (textbooks) is also … Continue reading →

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