Category: A.T. Devices

Noted.

Posted on April 09, 2021 by In Apps, iOS, Productivity, Writing
A computer with sticky notes attached.
When it comes to note-taking apps for smartphones, there are lots of decent, functional options to choose from. A lot of these apps do more or less the same thing in terms of performing basic notetaking functions, but there’s a few apps that offer some especially unique features that deserve to be explored in greater…

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How to: Use the Livescribe Symphony Smartpen

Posted on March 11, 2021 by In Android, Apps, iOS, PC, Writing
A smart pen and smart pad.
When it comes to students who struggle with notetaking, we often recommend smart pens. The main advantage of this type of technology is that handwritten text is instantly converted into a digital format which can then be searched, shared, converted, and synced to other apps. These pens also often have a recording feature, which allows…

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Easy Converter Express

Posted on February 25, 2021 by In Learning, Mobility, PC, Reading, Vision, Writing
A student using a laptop to study.
When it comes to serving individuals who require assistive technology (AT), the ability to provide alternative formats to standard text is critical. And while there are already a lot of ways to tackle this issue, especially when using mobile devices which can also function as mobile scanners, PC based options are a bit less common.…

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Socratic: A Companion App for Learning

Posted on February 11, 2021 by In Android, iOS, Learning
A young woman using headphones and a laptop to study.
With the advent of the internet, our ability to independently learn and research has grown immeasurably. It’s almost hard to imagine today that students once had to rely solely on textbooks, books, or encyclopedias for research. And while that method might have worked fine for the majority of students, what about individuals with disabilities related…

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