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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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