Category: iOS

AT Writing Supports you already have!

Posted on March 21, 2017 by In Android, Apps, iOS, PC, Writing
A typewriter, paper, book, and pen
Did you know that writing support is right at your fingertips? If you use Windows 10 (new window)  or a handheld device, you can activate a key feature called voice recognition (new window), also known as speech to text, or Dictation. Simply talk to your device and it will translate your words into text or…

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AT Reading Support Features You Already Have!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by In Android, Apps, iOS, PC, Reading
A tablet stacked on top of books
Technology is evolving at breakneck speed and assistive technology (AT) is evolving right along with it. As a result, accessibility options in mainstream technology have increased exponentially. Because there are so many options, choosing the right piece of technology can be overwhelming, even for those who are technologically savvy. Pre-built accessibility features make using AT…

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iPad as Assistive Technology

Posted on January 18, 2016 by In A.T. Devices, Apps, iOS
A close-up of an iPad
The iPad(new window) makes a fantastic Assistive Technology (AT) device for many different reasons, one being the multitude of apps that are available to assist with almost any task. But before we even get to the apps, the iPad itself has some fantastic features built right in. Some of our favorites include: Text to Speech or…

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Prizmo

Posted on March 24, 2015 by In Apps, iOS, O.C.R.
A man using a tablet at work
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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