Author: AT HelpDesk

Tips for Creating Accessible Word Documents

Posted on June 07, 2015 by In Discussion, Writing
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When creating documents, our aim should be to make all our documents as accessible as possible in both the print and the digital format. That being said, sometimes making a website or a document accessible can be a bit of a challenge especially when working across disabilities. What works for one disability may not work…

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Prizmo

Posted on March 24, 2015 by In Apps, iOS, O.C.R.
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Prizmo(new window) is an app that is being used more and more in schools and in the workplace. It is an easy to use photo-based scanner for your iPad/iPhone – you can scan a document simply by taking a picture. What sets Prizmo apart is that it recognizes any text within an image by using…

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What is Assistive Technology?

Posted on January 07, 2015 by In Discussion
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Definition: An item or piece of equipment that can be used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities. Who uses Assistive Technology? Anyone can use Assistive Technology (AT). People use assistive technology everyday to perform tasks in their lives and do not even know it. Typically people who have disabilities will use assistive technology to…

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