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Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Dec 2nd, 2014
The KNFB Reader iOS app is now available and we’ve got a great YouTube review of how it works. Check out our very own Joel Zimba using it to read some documents lying around the MDTAP office. And if you are using this app, let us know what you think by commenting on this post!
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 21st, 2014
It’s like science fiction, without the fiction – there are sonar navigation watches, robots to help kids get to school, smartphones using facial recognition, and other feats of awesomeness. Read it all here. AT in the news for the week of 11/17 thru 11/21 New medical device to make the mines safer Wearable Accessibility – great slideshow […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Nov 19th, 2014
Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Nov 18th, 2014
Contributed by Lori Markland, Director of Communications, Outreach & Program Development, MDTAP Here at MDTAP, we like to share information on all sorts of AT, and especially free AT. So when we come across cool new apps, we want to get the word out. And this app is no exception. It’s cool, easy to use, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Nov 14th, 2014
It’s getting cold outside but these stories will warm up all our thinking gears. There are dictionaries for those with dyslexia, a head controlled smartphone, some AT-related webinars (to get your learning on), and much more. So, put your reading & thinking cap on and cozy up with this week’s AT in the news, 11/10 […]
Posted in Information Technology, Web Accessibility on Nov 12th, 2014
Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
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