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Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Tech Tip Tuesday on Jul 1st, 2014
The ColorSay app is a color identifier tool that determines and speaks colors out loud. It can be used by anyone with visual impairments or anyone who just wants to explore more color options. Choose between different sound modes for sonochromatic reproduction of the color impressions. The dominant colors of an image will be interpreted […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Learning Aids, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Jun 25th, 2014
Voice Control Software and Image Alternative Text To activate links on a page, users of voice control software, such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, speak the visible link text. When an image is linked, the alternative text of that image can be spoken to activate that link. When an image presents graphical text, the alternative text of […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Tech Tip Tuesday on Jun 17th, 2014
Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP It’s that time of year again. In the days leading up to the NFB (National Federation of the Blind) and ACB (American Council for the Blind) conventions, Assistive Technology companies begin announcing new products and upgrades. Today, we have one of each on the menu. Users of […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jun 3rd, 2014
Check out our newest video, Digit-Eyes App Review. A barcode scanner, a QR code maker, and customized label maker with Voiceover. This app does a lot! Check out some its basic features and how to use it, right here on the MDTAP YouTube channel.
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on May 28th, 2014
Low Vision Custom Color Settings Some users with low vision can see content more easily if the default colors are inverted (white text on a black background), customized user styles are applied (blue text on a yellow background, for example), or a custom color scheme is used. This can be done using the operating system, […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on May 27th, 2014
It’s official, we’re making short “get to know AT” videos. Check out these how-to’s and what’s-this AT videos and learn a little more about how things work and why they’re helpful. This week, we’ve got a great quick review of the LookTel Money Reader app for the iPhone. Take 3 minutes and check it out on the MDTAP YouTube channel!
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