Category: Apps

Sonocent Audio Notetaker

Posted on May 17, 2018 by In Apps, Hearing, Learning, Writing
A man using a laptop to study with headphones
Taking notes manually can be a frustrating and imperfect process. It’s often difficult to keep up with the speaker, and most serious note-taking sessions result in cramped hands and hastily-written, hard to read notes. Now, with advent of digital note-taking technology, the process of taking notes can be much simpler, not to mention easier on…

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Spotlight on Technology: The Apple Pencil

Posted on May 09, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Apps, iOS, Writing
A person using an Apple Pencil
Apple(new window) has a well-deserved reputation for offering universally designed products that come packed with accessibility features right out of the box. The iPad is a great example of this, and since its launch in 2010, the iPad has dominated the tablet market by creating easy-to-use and accessible products that range in application from casual…

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Ideaphora: Browser-Based Concept Mapping

Posted on May 02, 2018 by In Learning, PC, Writing
A person using a mind-mapping app
For visual learners, mind mapping is often the most effective way of breaking down complex concepts. And while there is no shortage of good options available, Inspiration Maps has typically been our top choice for this type of software. However, we’ve recently become aware of a new contender in the arena of mind mapping that…

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SensusAccess: Helping Users Create Accessible Content

Posted on April 25, 2018 by In A.T. Services, Learning, PC
A person using a desktop computer
Creating accessible content isn’t always easy, but, alternative solutions to traditional media are needed in order to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to make use of that content. Granted, the acceptance and implementation of universal design(new window) philosophy is making a huge impact in this regard, with companies such as Google and Amazon…

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Spotlight on AT: OrCam MyEye 2.0

Posted on April 18, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Vision
The OrCam MyEye 2
In this e-bulletin, we’re going to put the spotlight on an incredible new piece of assistive technology: The OrCam MyEye 2.0(new window). Designed for blind and partially sighted users, this device employs a lightweight smart camera that’s been designed to read text aloud and to recognize faces, products and money, allowing users to independently interact…

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