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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 23rd, 2015
So many apps to be had! Like ones that translate conversation into sign language or the ones that help those who are blind navigate…plus some other really cool things like self-balancing wheelchairs, hair clips that vibrate information for those who are deaf, etc. Check it all out in this week’s AT News Wrap Up for 10/19 thru 10/23. New app […]
Posted in Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Oct 21st, 2015
Easy Chirp is the fully accessible alternative to using the standard Twitter website. Some of its features include: Tweeting an image with a caption and long description. A built-in shorten URL tool with choice of service. Search, user search, and saved searches. View, subscribe, and create Twitter Lists. Works great with or without JavaScript. Fully […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday, Web Accessibility on Oct 20th, 2015
Exciting New Feature in JAWS For Windows Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP With every Autumn comes the JAWS beta cycle. This year, being no exception, brings us jaws 17 Public Beta. While it boasts many new features, the exciting one to me is “Smart Navigation.” In a nutshell, Smart Navigation makes JAWS […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 16th, 2015
According to this week’s news, there are all sorts of exosuits, prosthetics, and apps that can change your life and possibly make you invincible. Don’t miss out on how you can live forever (JK, not really forever, but probably a whole lot longer than planned). AT in the news for the week of 10/12 thru 10/16. Computer Program […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Oct 15th, 2015
ILR Online: Technology and Work Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm Register at http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/online/webcast-series Technology and Work: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities This webcast is free of charge and will be closed captioned. This webcast will focus on the potential role of technology to enhance employment for people with disabilities in […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Web Tip Wednesday on Oct 14th, 2015
The Swipe Generation: Best Practices with Mobile Technology for Young Children – 3 week webinar The Center for Technology and Disability is hosting a 3-week FREE online course on mobile technology tools for children from birth to 8 years old. Led by Beth Poss, a popular CTD faculty member, this course is designed to give early […]
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