Category: Mobility

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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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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iOS 13 Accessibility Features

Posted on November 27, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, iOS, Learning, Mobility, Updates, Vision, Writing
An iPhone settings screen.
Since its initial release in 2010, the iPad has set the golden standard for built-in accessibility features, and Apple’s accessibility innovations have continued to be developed at an impressive speed. Each major update contains new accessibility features, improvements, and fixes, greatly improving and enhancing the overall user experience, especially for those users who take advantage…

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Look, Cook, and Eat

Posted on November 20, 2019 by In A.T. Services, Learning, Mobility
A disabled man cooking.
Good nutrition is a significant but often overlooked aspect of health, and studies(new window) have shown that healthy eating has a significant impact on an individuals physical and mental well-being. In fact, the study linked above asserts that “…nutrition services and programmes for children and adults can act as entry points to address and, in…

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UN Day for Persons with Disabilities LipSync Buildathon

Posted on September 18, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Mobility, News
Two people working on a LipSync device.
On December 3rd, Makers Making Change will be hosting a LipSync Buildathon in Fredericton, an event that will have community members building an assistive device, the LipSync. The LipSync is a mouth controlled input device, or mouse, which enables people with little or no hand movement to operate a touchscreen device, tablet, laptop or desktop…

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