Category: PC

Seesaw Remote Learning

Posted on June 05, 2020 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Learning, Mac, Math, Mobility, PC, Productivity, Reading, Writing
A close-up shot of someone writing on their laptop
In recent years, online learning platforms have grown and improved dramatically. Course content is now typically being presented in line with Universal Design for Learning principles, and the platforms are typically faster and more user friendly then they were years ago. These platforms have become especially essential during recent months, where the COVID pandemic saw…

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Snap&Read Universal

Posted on May 14, 2020 by In iOS, Learning, PC, Reading, Vision
A man using a laptop and headphones to study
While the internet is a much more accessible place than it was a few years ago, there are still plenty of online resources that have yet to adopt universal design for learning principals into their online content. Now, imagine if there was an app that could help make these resources more accessible, something that could…

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Chrome’s Built-in Accessibility Extensions

Posted on February 06, 2020 by In Mac, Mobility, PC, Vision
A man in a wheelchair working with another man
Earlier in the month, we explored a variety of assistive technology apps that are available as Google Chrome Extensions. These apps were created by third party developers such as Ginger Software, TextHelp, Claro Software etc. and use Chrome as a platform to host their product. What many AT users might not realize is that Google…

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Learning Tools for Edge

Posted on December 05, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Learning, PC
A teacher and student pointing to a computer
While Apple is known for offering products with some the most complete built-in accessibility features available, many of the companies’ competitors have been putting similar focus into offering products with equally impressive built-in accessibility features. Microsoft, Samsung, Google, and many other tech giants have put a level of focus on accessibility that is unprecedented, and…

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Beeline Reader: Reading Made Easier

Posted on May 30, 2018 by In Apps, Learning, Mac, PC, Reading
A woman working at the office
Most of us have experienced eye strain and discomfort as a result of reading text on a computer screen. Now, imagine how much that discomfort would be magnified for an AT user who struggles with reading comprehension or vision. Students, professionals, AT users, and casual technology users have all experienced symptoms associated with prolonged exposure…

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