Category: A.T. Devices

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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How to: Eliminate Distractions While Using Windows 10

Posted on October 22, 2020 by In How to:, PC, Productivity
A man working on his laptop
Staying focused and on-task while working digitally can be a real challenge, especially for individuals who struggle with executive functioning and other similar attention-based challenges. In case you’re not familiar, executive function refers to a set of skills that we use to work, learn, and manage our daily lives. These skills include working memory, self-control,…

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FastFig: Calculator and Word Processor

Posted on September 24, 2020 by In Mac, Math, PC, Productivity
A person using their laptop for math
With math being the most tutored subject in school, there are no doubt many learners who are especially struggling during this pandemic, particularly those students who are not able to find or afford tutoring. The app that we are looking at today is well suited for students who struggle with math but do not have…

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How to: Use Microsoft 365 in the Classroom

Posted on September 17, 2020 by In Android, Apps, How to:, iOS, Learning, Mac, PC, Productivity, Reading, Writing
Students using AT in the classroom
With another school year beginning, we thought it would be a great time to talk about using Microsoft 365 in the classroom. This suite of productivity apps is constantly growing and improving, and new accessibility features and educationally focused improvements are constantly being added. Especially with the unique challenges that we are faced with in…

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