Category: A.T. Devices

Laptop Comparison: Windows vs MacBook vs Chromebook

Posted on February 04, 2021 by In Discussion, Mac, PC
A Chromebook, a Macbook, and a Windows laptop
Finding the right laptop can be a challenge for anyone, and especially when having to consider accessibility and app compatibility, that process tends to be particularly confusing to new users. Even though all new mainstream laptops are shipped with at least some built-in accessibility features, not all laptops are created equal, and some shine in…

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How to: Set up and Use Voice Access for Android

Posted on December 03, 2020 by In Android, Mobility, Vision
A woman using her voice to control her smartphone
In past e-bulletins, we looked at text to speech options that allow users to dictate text into their phones, tablets, and PCs. Voice Access takes that concept to the next level by allowing users to fully control their device using only their voice. This feature is especially helpful for users with mobility or vision challenges…

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The New Android Accessibility Page

Posted on November 19, 2020 by In Android
A young man in a wheelchair using his smartphone
When it comes to discovering assistive technology and accessibility features, it’s often difficult to find everything you need in one place. As we’ve mentioned in a previous e-bulletin, Apple has had a great landing page for all things accessibility for some time, but up until recently Android was lacking a comprehensive accessibility landing page. That…

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New Android 11 Accessibility Features

Posted on November 05, 2020 by In Android, Mobility, Reading, Vision, Writing
A woman using her Android smartphone
Android has recently released version 11, and with it comes some interesting new accessibility features and improvements. We’ll include the link to complete Android 11 accessibility page at the bottom of the article, but since there’s a lot to look at, we’ve taken the liberty of identifying and listing the biggest changes and improvements to…

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How to: Transcribe with Word Online

Posted on October 29, 2020 by In Hearing, Learning, PC, Productivity
A woman using a laptop with headphones on
If you’ve spent any time in school, you’d recognize that lectures are a huge part of every student’s educational foundation. And in most cases, lessons delivered verbally account for the vast majority of time spent in class. But what if you have hearing challenges? What if your prone to distraction? What if your specific learning…

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