Mobility – AT HelpDesk / Centre de dépannage TA

Finding the right technology to help with a particular task can sometimes feel like a challenge. There are thousands of apps, programs, and built in computer features available, but knowing which one is right for you is another story. This is where Learn and Try can help. Learn and Try is a free online resource…

Chromebooks are great educational tools due to their small size, low price, and general ease of use. They also come packed with accessibility features. In this guide, we’re going to look at how to enable and use these features, as well as provide users with some handy keyboard shortcuts. How to Open Accessibility Settings First,…

Young man helping grandfather with smartphone

We’ve looked at task management and to-do list apps in the past, but we haven’t spent a lot of time looking at apps that are designed to promote independent living. CanPlan was designed specifically with people who have cognitive challenges in mind, offering a way to complete everyday activities by breaking them down into clear,…

Today we going to look at something a bit different. Rather than our usual app review, we are going to look at a piece of hardware which has a ton of potential to be used as AT, even though it wasn’t originally designed as such. The Stream Deck (new window) is a PC accessory that…

A man with a cane and dark glasses using a smartphone.

When you’re blind or low vision, finding your way around unassisted can be an intimidating and sometimes be a downright dangerous task. Some cities are built to be more accessibility-friendly than others, but even within relatively accessible cities, there are still bound to be areas that are difficult to navigate. And while we’ve looked at…

Category: Mobility

Learn and Try: A Free Resource for AT Users

How to: Enable and Use Chromebook Accessibility Tools

CanPlan Task Management

The Stream Deck: Mainstream Technology as AT

Lazarillo Accessible GPS