Many people struggle on a daily basis to participate in life around them. For many an inability to hear well makes life an ongoing challenge. For some, isolation, depression and loneliness are constant companions because they cannot hear. They wish for something different, but they do not know where to turn. The Starkey Hearing Foundation […]
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An Introduction to Accessibility in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Thursday, October 20, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have undergone tremendous improvements in accessibility in recent years. Blind and sighted users alike are often unaware of the techniques available for unlocking the full power of features like collaboration with screen access […]
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The CDC and NIDILRR recently created a fact sheet focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI), including long-term effects, research, and health care. To learn more about TBI and its lasting impact, read more at the CDCs fact sheet https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/moderate_to_severe_tbi_lifelong-a.pdf To learn more about assistive technology solutions for individuals with TBI, brainline.org maintains a helpful guide with suggestions such as […]
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Whether it’s little kids, senior citizens, or someone in between, technology (assistive or not) can make the difference between living wholly or simply surviving. Self-tying shoes, self-driving cars, and a whole lot more. AT in the news for the week of 10/3 thru 10/7. Using virtual reality to help youngsters with autism into work Fashion […]
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With the rapid adoption of EPUB 3, a format is now available that provides some features that outstrip those of electronic setups originally designed to be a replica of print, such as PDF. You can create a better book, one that adapts to screen sizes and font size preferences. You can create a book that […]
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The Technology Access Program (TAP) at Gallaudet University is conducting a brief online survey to learn about the types of alerting devices deaf and hard of hearing people might prefer to notify them to common sounds around the home (doorbell ringing, videophone call, baby crying, etc.), and emergency alerts (fire alarms, emergency weather alerts, etc.). […]
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