Category: Productivity

Using AI as AT: The Basics

Posted on September 28, 2023 by In Learning, Productivity, Reading, Writing
A close-up of hands typing on a computer.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more every day to power all sorts of technology, including assistive technology (AT). And while this technology already serves as the backbone of a variety of apps and features that you already use, such as text-to-speech, speech recognition, AI assistants such as Siri, etc., there is another…

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Essayist: Essay-Writing Made Easy

Posted on September 22, 2023 by In iOS, Productivity, Writing
A college student using her laptop for homework.
For many students, essay writing is the most difficult and demanding type of writing they will ever do. This is due to a number of factors, but most students would agree that it’s the rigid structure of the document as well as the requirements for accurately cited references that proves to be especially difficult. For…

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Microsoft Accessibility Page

Posted on June 09, 2023 by In Hearing, Learning, Math, Mobility, PC, Productivity, Reading, Updates, Vision, Writing
A man in a wheelchair using a PC.
Staying on top of accessibility updates, features, news, and resources is no easy task, even here at the AT Help Desk where we do our absolute best to cover everything we can, there’s just so much accessible content and information out there that it’s impossible to keep track of absolutely everything related to accessibility. Thankfully,…

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Tips for Executing a Successful AT Plan

Posted on May 25, 2023 by In A.T. Devices, Android, iOS, Mac, PC, Productivity, Study
A teacher and her student using a tablet in class.
When it comes to successfully adopting assistive technology (AT) there’s a lot more that goes into it besides simply choosing the right technology. Developing and executing a successful AT plan takes planning, patience, and lots of adjustments along the way. That’s why we’ve developed specific techniques to ensure that you, your child, or your student…

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