Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Web Tip Wednesday on Jan 4th, 2017
Funding AT for K-12 Chris Gibbons, Smartbox Inc, Vice President of Education and Assessment Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 – 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST Assistive technology (AT) can change the lives of students with disabilities, helping them reach their full potential. Yet the rubber meets the road when it is time to pay for AT devices and services, […]
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Guest post contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP, MDTAP The i.d. mate Galaxy is a talking barcode scanner with several features designed to help people with low vision. Using the i.d. mate Galaxy is a great way to identify objects with barcodes at home or in the community. When a barcode is scanned, the name […]
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New in our AT Library, and available for demonstration (or loan via one of our iDevices)… Nearby Explorer ($79.99) a full featured GPS app designed for use by people who are blind. Instead of just providing directions, it describes the environment in ways comparable to reading signage or observing road characteristics. It uses onboard maps, so a data […]
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It’s not too late to find some great toys for all the kiddos in your life! Here are a few helpful links to guide you through the process. Happy shopping! 25 Braille toys for kids who are blind Toys like me – shopping guide (glasses, wheelchairs, hearing aids and more!) Sensory play toys for kids who […]
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Funding for Service Animals Guest post contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP, MDTAP As defined by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), a service animal is a dog (or a miniature horse) that is trained to help people with disabilities by performing a task or doing work. Examples of work or tasks that could be […]
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FREE WEBINAR – Using the BrailleNote Touch in the math classroom Join HumanWare’s Product Manager Greg Stilson for one of the most anticipated webinars of the season. BrailleNote Touch version 2.0 has been released, bringing with it KeyMath which enables a blind student to create an immediate, visually perfect print math document for their classroom […]
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