Beeline Reader: Reading Made Easier

Posted on May 30, 2018 by In Apps, Learning, Mac, PC, Reading
A woman working at the office
Most of us have experienced eye strain and discomfort as a result of reading text on a computer screen. Now, imagine how much that discomfort would be magnified for an AT user who struggles with reading comprehension or vision. Students, professionals, AT users, and casual technology users have all experienced symptoms associated with prolonged exposure […]

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The Live Scribe PDF

Posted on May 24, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Mac, PC, Writing
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In a previous e-bulletin we discussed some of the different kinds of Digital Pens that are on the market right now. If you aren’t familiar with digital pens, we suggest you take a look back at the article(new window). To put it briefly, Digital pens are highly advanced and compact pieces of assistive technology that […]

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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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