Category: Learning

EquatIO: Predictive Math Writing

Posted on January 23, 2020 by In Apps, Learning, Math, Mobility
Hands typing on laptop with math equations in foreground
Since the original roll out of extensions in 2010, Google Chrome has become a leading hub of accessible apps for PC and Mac computers. Many of these apps are free or free to try, thus providing users with an exposure to accessibility that was never possible before, and with Chrome being responsible for over half…

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Live Listen: Enhanced Hearing for iOS

Posted on January 16, 2020 by In A.T. Devices, Hearing, iOS, Learning
Airpods and an iPhone
Apple’s Air Pods have become hugely popular among consumers thanks in part to the fact that this new iteration of earbud is small, discrete, and completely wireless. But, what a lot of Apple users might not know is that these devices can also be used as assistive technology for individuals with auditory challenges! In today’s…

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Ginger Chrome

Posted on January 07, 2020 by In Apps, Learning, Writing
Fingers typing on a laptop with notepaper
For individuals with learning and print-based disabilities, writing can often feel like a major barrier, and is often avoided as much as possible. This was especially true in the pre-digital age, where students were often forced to write and communicate in one specific way, regardless of their particular learning styles. Thankfully, educators now realize the…

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CamScanner: OCR to PDF, and Beyond

Posted on December 12, 2019 by In Apps, Learning
Using a smartphone to scan a receipt
Over the past few years, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) apps have been gaining increased popularity among both mainstream users and individuals with disabilities. Because this technology allows users to easily digitize and edit print-based documents, books, photos and more using their smartphones built-in camera, the barrier to alternative, digitized means of expression for individuals who…

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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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