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Proximity Sensor Switches – Big and Little
There is such a wide variety of adaptive switch options available for users that are physically challenged and have special needs to activate assistive technology devices in their environment. Users who do not have the ability to physically push down on a...
GoTalk NOW App
I finally had the chance to sit down and really dive into the GoTalk NOW App. Here's what I found! Overall Ease of Use: I highly recommend having the user guide open and readily available as you initially explore this app. The user guide features a quick-start...
Claro PDF Pro: A Comprehensive App for Learning
I have been looking for an app that will take a picture of a form or worksheet, convert it to text, leave it in its current format, have an option to read the text aloud, AND allow you to write, type, or use speech recognition within the document. Whew!! And, no, I...
Don’t Overdose on Medication Just Because You Can’t Read the Prescription Bottle
Do you have trouble reading your prescription bottles? The print is small and hard to read especially for those who are visually impaired, blind, or have a reading disability. Taking the wrong medication or taking too much or too little can be very dangerous. ...
Word Bank Universal – Chrome Extension
Don Johnston Inc., the creator of the popular reading and writing support software Co:Writer, has taken the plunge into the world of Google Chrome extensions. This is not surprising, considering other reading and writing software such as Read&Write by texthelp...
Brighter Light Isn’t Always Better!
Task Lighting is local and close lighting used for longer durations during a specific activity. Some task lighting activities can include writing checks, reading a book, reading the mail, and sewing or needlework. Proper lighting is fundamental to vision...
Claro ScanPen App: Another Tool for Reading!
We are so lucky now with the bevy of apps available to scan in text and have it read aloud such as with the KNFB reader and Prizmo apps. I guess I am a little spoiled, though, because now I want more!! I have many clients who would like to be able to see the...
A Night of Possibilities was a Success!
We raised over $21,000 thanks to our sponsors and those who came to the event! Check out the fun we all had during A Night of Possibilities 2017. The event's program was emceed by WDAY's news anchor Kerstin Kealy and included a silent auction, live auction,...
Amazon Echo: Make a Call
For about a year, Assistive staff has been writing blog series on the Amazon Echo. The most recent featured blog was on “Ask My Buddy” application for Echo users. By now, if we haven’t convinced individuals that the Amazon Echo is a powerful assistive technology...
Stay Focused & Grow a Forest with this App!
Do you have trouble staying focused on a task because of your... "SQUIRREL!" ...phone and all of its time-sucking apps? Do you or your child have a diagnosed attention disorder and have trouble focusing due to the...
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