Interested in Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)? Have you heard about N-CHATT? What is N-CHATT? The Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT) is a volunteer consumer train-the-trainer program. The program’s goal is to build a network of consumer trainers with the knowledge and skills necessary to train others impacted by hearing loss. Trainers will assist others […]
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Schools are out (or almost out) and it’s that beautiful season of reading! Whether it’s deck reading, beach reading, or long-car-drive reading, there’s options for everyone. And for those cannot access standard print, Bookshare still makes it possible to access books! How can you read Bookshare books? Listen to books with high quality text-to-speech voices […]
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Wearables take the lead this week! From mood monitoring to sign language, there just might be a wearable to help in nearly every situation. This is good news for all of us! Check these out, and other incredible stories. AT in the news for the week of 6/13 thru 6/17 An app could soon give […]
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Keeble – Accessible keyboard (iOS, $19.99) Keeble is an iOS keyboard that allows users with fine motor-challenges, switch users and users with vision impairments to type in any app. The keyboard offers word prediction, timing options, Select on Release, Select on Dwell, auditory feedback and other accessibility features. It also fully supports Switch Control and […]
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Hosted by the VERA Institute of Justice, a series of FREE technology and disability webinars: Working with Survivors with Disabilities: Understanding Tech Misuse & Online Privacy June 30, 2016 2:00-3:30 pm ET When is technology an advantage and when can it be dangerous? Learn from the experts at the National Network to End Domestic Violence […]
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It might seem counterintuitive, but it’s physics at its best. A vibrating handle with a variety of attachments (including two spoons and a fork) that is designed to help people with hand tremors eat more easily. Liftware counteracts natural tremors by utilizing two motors in the handle to move the attachment (spoon or fork) in […]
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