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Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Information Technology on Aug 16th, 2019
Google’s on a roll with some great new apps for the deaf & hard of hearing!! Live Transcribe – Developed by Google, this app transcribes in-person speech using Google’s speech-to-text engine. It also identifies sounds such as clapping, a doorbell, etc. Sound Amplifier – Used with earbuds, this app amplifies the sound around the user. […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Aug 1st, 2019
Today, I am going to be highlighting a new cell phone from Raz Mobility. Based on my brief hands-on demo, information from their website and my reading so far I am pretty impressed. It is an accessible ‘basic’ cell phone (the non-smart variety) designed for individuals with various disabling conditions including: blindness, low vision, dexterity […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Information Technology, Web Accessibility on Jun 19th, 2019
Apple Worldwide Developers’ Conference (WWDC19) Apple macOS & iOS Wow, what can I say, WWDC19 was jam packed with exciting news and I am so excited to learn about the new macOS and iOS feature, ‘ Voice Control.’ I have literally not slept well with the excitement bubbling for the release of this new accessibility […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Mystery Monday, Web Accessibility on May 7th, 2019
Wow, guys this one slid by me without me noticing this great bit of accessibility news to be honest! However, I am now super excited to reveal that in-game communication is now subject to US. Accessibility law (effective Jan 2019). Meaning that in-game voice chat, text messaging and other video messaging has to be accessible […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids on Feb 8th, 2019
Google Live Transcribe for Android phones On Monday, Google announced Live Transcribe, a free Android service that makes real-world conversations more accessible. Powered by Google Cloud, Live Transcribe captions conversations in real-time. You can launch it with a single tap from within any app, directly from the accessibility icon on the system tray. Live Transcribe […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, Communication Aids, Emergency Preparedness, Mystery Monday on Feb 4th, 2019
An Affordable Way to Summon for Help in an Emergency Using Voice Commands By: Joel Hosner, MDTAP Advisory Council Consumer Representative There is nothing like the peace of mind in knowing that if help is needed in an emergency, it’s just a phone call away. For some people with disabilities, it can be challenging to […]
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