Category: Mobility

How to: Set up and Use Voice Access for Android

Posted on December 03, 2020 by In Android, Mobility, Vision
A woman using her voice to control her smartphone
In past e-bulletins, we looked at text to speech options that allow users to dictate text into their phones, tablets, and PCs. Voice Access takes that concept to the next level by allowing users to fully control their device using only their voice. This feature is especially helpful for users with mobility or vision challenges…

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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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Android Accessibility Suite

Posted on August 20, 2020 by In Android, Apps, Mobility, Productivity, Reading, Vision, Writing
A blind man using his Android Smartphone
In recent years, Google has gone to great lengths to bolster the accessibility of Android devices. And although iOS still wins top honors for built-in accessibility, Google has released some interesting accessibility add-ons that warrant some further discussion. The Android Accessibility Suite is a free add-on that can be downloaded via Google Play store. This…

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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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Home Office Ergonomics Part 2

Posted on April 23, 2020 by In Discussion, Mobility, Productivity
A working woman using a laptop with headphones on
Alain Désir, MSc.Erg.(Enr NB) Before you begin, if you haven’t read part 1, please click here(new window). Keyboard You will want to maintain your wrists at a natural angle when typing. Your hands should be as straight as your forearm when typing. To assure a proper wrist angle, collapse the keyboard legs so that the…

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