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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A young woman using headphones and a laptop to study.
2020 has seen a huge shift in how classroom content is created, taught, and corrected. And while we were perhaps headed in that direction anyways, the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the need to establish remote learning tools in the classroom. The good news is there are lots of great options available, and most of…

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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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A woman using a laptop with headphones on.
If you’ve spent any time in school, you’d recognize that lectures are a huge part of every student’s educational foundation. And in most cases, lessons delivered verbally account for the vast majority of time spent in class. But what if you have hearing challenges? What if your prone to distraction? What if your specific learning…

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A woman using her smartphone.
For individuals with low or no vision, navigating the outside world can be an intimidating task. Street signs, maps, and other navigation tools that the full-sighted take for granted may not work for most individuals who struggle with vision. Imagine being alone in a bustling city, trying to get from point A to point B,…

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