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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 8th, 2016
The news this week has done nothing but slay our hearts. If you don’t want to read any more about it, I don’t blame you. At least the articles below are a testament to the better side of humanity, the ingenuity of our minds, and the compassion of our hearts. This, here, is something to hold […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 1st, 2016
Exoskeletons have been making waves for the past few years, but with recent advancements in materials, access, and funding, they just might be the wave of the future for many individuals with physical disabilities. Check it all out right here – AT in the news for the week of 6/27 thru 7/1 The Tech Industry […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jun 17th, 2016
Wearables take the lead this week! From mood monitoring to sign language, there just might be a wearable to help in nearly every situation. This is good news for all of us! Check these out, and other incredible stories. AT in the news for the week of 6/13 thru 6/17 An app could soon give […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Mobility Aids, Things to Know Thursday on Jun 16th, 2016
Keeble – Accessible keyboard (iOS, $19.99) Keeble is an iOS keyboard that allows users with fine motor-challenges, switch users and users with vision impairments to type in any app. The keyboard offers word prediction, timing options, Select on Release, Select on Dwell, auditory feedback and other accessibility features. It also fully supports Switch Control and […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Web Tip Wednesday on Jun 15th, 2016
Hosted by the VERA Institute of Justice, a series of FREE technology and disability webinars: Working with Survivors with Disabilities: Understanding Tech Misuse & Online Privacy June 30, 2016 2:00-3:30 pm ET When is technology an advantage and when can it be dangerous? Learn from the experts at the National Network to End Domestic Violence […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Education, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Jun 8th, 2016
Accessible Websites, Made Accessibly An Introduction to WordPress July 25, 3:00-5:00 PM Your new blog, your portfolio website, your online store – they don’t have to lock out customers. What’s more, there is no reason that you need sight to build it. WordPress is one of the most commonly used platforms for building sites, and […]
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