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Lookout

Posted on February 22, 2024 by In Android, Productivity, Vision
Young blind man with smartphone sitting on bench in park in city, calling.
We’ve talked a bit in the past about apps and services designed for individuals with low or no vision, but it’s been a few years since we’ve featured something new. In fact, we highly recommend you look at our previous e-bulletins for even more recommendations for vision-related apps and services, especially since the app that…

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Action Blocks

Posted on February 15, 2024 by In Android, Mobility
Disabled man in wheelchair using smartphone.
One of the greatest things about modern smartphones is the level of customization that is available to its users. Developers today are so much more conscious about how their technology might be used, especially when it comes to offering Accessible apps and services. In fact, besting the other brands accessibility is a major driving factor…

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KiwiWrite Math

Posted on February 08, 2024 by In Learning, Mac, Math, Mobility, PC, Vision
A young man in a classroom using his tablet.
Alternative math apps are always so interesting to me. Growing up in the 90’s, we only had access to pens and calculators, but with today’s technology we have so many choices in how we want to approach math. This is especially important for persons with disabilities who might otherwise struggle with math for a variety…

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Microsoft Edge: An Accessibility Overview

Posted on February 01, 2024 by In Mac, Mobility, PC, Productivity, Reading, Vision, Writing
Man in wheelchair staying with laptop in open-plan kitchen
We’ve looked at Chrome’s accessibility add-ons in the past, and while that browser is still a great option for accessible web browsing, some users have found that Chrome has become noticeably sluggish in recent years, especially when using specialized extensions. On the other hand, Microsoft’s built-in browser Edge has improved over the same period of…

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Canva for Education

Posted on January 25, 2024 by In Android, iOS, Learning, Mac, Math, PC, Reading, Writing
A teacher and her student using a laptop in the classroom.
As a teacher, keeping your lesson plans interesting is not always an easy task. And while there are tools and resources available, putting together a multimedia-based lesson plan can take more time than the average teacher has in their schedule to prepare. So, what if there was a tool that made it possible to put…

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