Author: AT HelpDesk

Antidote 11

Posted on August 08, 2023 by In Mobility, Vision, Writing
Portrait of a smiling man using his laptop and writing.
Guest Feature by Jonathon Beaumont Having trouble writing a professional paper? Looking for a new correction checker or even wanting to learn a new language? By now you’re probably aware of the multitude of writing aids available online, but what you may not realize the extent in which these technologies have advanced in just a…

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Language Therapy 4-in-1

Posted on June 16, 2023 by In Android, Hearing, iOS, Learning, Speech
A speech-language pathologist and her students in class.
Losing your ability to speak due to aphasia, stroke, or other brain injury can feel like being a prisoner in your own mind, especially when you’ve spent your entire pre-injury life with normal speech and language skills. Thankfully there are apps and other resources available to individuals suffering from speech and language-based injuries/disabilities. But before…

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Microsoft Accessibility Page

Posted on June 09, 2023 by In Hearing, Learning, Math, Mobility, PC, Productivity, Reading, Updates, Vision, Writing
A man in a wheelchair using a PC.
Staying on top of accessibility updates, features, news, and resources is no easy task, even here at the AT Help Desk where we do our absolute best to cover everything we can, there’s just so much accessible content and information out there that it’s impossible to keep track of absolutely everything related to accessibility. Thankfully,…

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MentalUp: A Learning and Gaming Platform for Kids

Posted on June 01, 2023 by In Android, iOS
Curious girl using digital tablet.
We all like to have choices in life, and kids are no different. In 2023, there’s certainly no shortage of games and gaming platforms to choose from, and apps like Roblox see millions of users and new games added every single day. So why can’t we apply the same approach the educational content? Wouldn’t it…

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Tips for Executing a Successful AT Plan

Posted on May 25, 2023 by In A.T. Devices, Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Productivity, Study
A teacher and her student using a tablet in class.
When it comes to successfully adopting assistive technology (AT) there’s a lot more that goes into it besides simply choosing the right technology. Developing and executing a successful AT plan takes planning, patience, and lots of adjustments along the way. That’s why we’ve developed specific techniques to ensure that you, your child, or your student…

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