Author: AT HelpDesk

Advancements in Augmentative Technology

Posted on February 20, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Hearing, Mobility, Vision
A man using an exoskeleton to walk
Augmentative technology, at least according to the North American definition of the word, is technology that is designed to augment the lives of able-bodied individuals. Of course, this technology is often adopted by assistive technology (AT) users, and when that happens, the technology would then be considered AT, as AT is defined as “any item,…

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Edmondo: The Virtual Classroom App

Posted on February 14, 2019 by In Apps, Learning
Students and their teacher using tablets and laptops in the classroom
Edmondo is a free app for teachers, students, and administrators that has been designed to centralize and digitize homework, communications, and classroom resources. The app allows teachers to create and upload quizzes, lessons, and resources to a virtual classroom which can then be accessed by students. With a userbase of nearly 100 million, and a…

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Scholarship Opportunity: Bell Aliant Pioneers of N.B.

Posted on February 06, 2019 by In Scholarships
The Bell Alliant and Pioneers logos
The Bell Aliant Pioneers of New Brunswick Chapter 51 Scholarship Foundation, Inc. awards annual, renewable scholarships to young New Brunswickers with physical or mental disabilities who wish to advance their education beyond high school. To be eligible for one of these scholarships, applicants must have a physical or mental disability and be a resident of…

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App Overview: Seeing AI

Posted on January 30, 2019 by In Apps, Vision
A blind man using a smartphone
Today we’re going to look at an app that’s designed to narrate the outside world to individuals with low or no vision. This free app provides accurate audio descriptions of the outside world, using an abundance of features to simulate sight, backed by human-like intelligence. The idea for the app is simple; point your camera…

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Be My Eyes: App Review

Posted on January 30, 2019 by In Apps, Vision
A blind man using a smartphone
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind or low-vision users to sighted volunteers who offer visual assistance in real-time using video conferencing technology. The app is designed to be straightforward in its functionality, as well as being easily accessible for low or no-vision users. When starting the app for the first time,…

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