Category Archives: Accessibility

Is the Dumb Phone the Smart Choice? — Low Vision Tech

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

The Low Vision Tech website shares recent information regarding phone choices for individual with low vision. I greatly appreciate Steven Kelley’s shared information from hispresentation at a recent AER conference and his detailed information and resources an experienced point of view. Check out … Continue reading →

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Occupational Therapy & Assistive Technology for Persons with Diabetes and Visual Impairment

Posted on November 23, 2019 by

November is National Diabetes Month  Providing Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology for Persons with Diabetes and Visual Impairment November is National Diabetes Month, and for OT’s providing services to adults and children, diabetic care may be part of your therapy … Continue reading →

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Alexa, “What am I Holding?” – Amazon Show and Tell Feature

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

Alexa’s skills as offered in the Amazon Show or Echo devices continue to expand offering more and more including universal design services for the general public and individuals with disabilities. A recent email sharing “What’s New with Alexa?” featured the … Continue reading →

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12 Favorite PC Shortkeys — Ask a Tech Teacher

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Keyboard shortcuts are a fast and efficient way to get things done on your computer. Most of us are visual learners and use our mouse for these tasks but once you learn these shortcuts, they can help you get things … Continue reading →

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Portable Reading Tool Options, Smartphone or Handheld Device – What’s Your Pick?

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

A variety of portable reading tools are available with fairly good recognition and improved text to speech voices for quick access to print using text to speech.  While many individuals rely on their smartphones for accessing print with text to … Continue reading →

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Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices — AT3 Center News & Tips

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

Ten gadgets to help you stay safe, on time, and informed with a hearing impairment via Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices — AT3 Center News & Tips Great list of suggested devices for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. … Continue reading →

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ATU422 – Morphic with Gregg Vanderheiden — Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

Thanks to Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads for sharing information on Morphic in their regular blog posts. Morphic is a universal design for access in development for 10 year and is now coming to fruition! Truly a universal design … Continue reading →

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“On-Demand” Apps for Reading

Posted on June 30, 2019 by

Many individuals with reading challenges are faced with difficulty reading the information in their environment. Whether text in a technical manual at work, written directions and a handout provided in a class or meeting that may be difficult to read. … Continue reading →

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EyeMine Is A Free Software That Lets People Play Minecraft With Their Eyes — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

EyeMine software offer individuals with mobility impairment access to Minecraft hands free. Read Venkat’s review on this new access method for playing Minecraft! There are many young people and children who love to play Minecraft. However, some, because of their … Continue reading →

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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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