Tag: accessibility

The Live Scribe PDF

Posted on May 24, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Mac, PC, Writing
A close-up of a man using a tablet
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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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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New Improvements in ClaroRead for PC

Posted on March 29, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, O.C.R., PC, Updates, Writing
Claro Logo
ClaroRead(new window) is an advanced text-to-speech/writing/OCR program for PC that helps users read, write, and study with confidence. Recently, version 7.3 was released, and it’s packed with improvements and new features. Let’s take a look at some of these improvements in this newest version of ClaroRead. Improved scanning/OCR Recognizing that converting inaccessible documents into readable…

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AT Vision Supports You Already Have!

Posted on May 09, 2017 by In Android, iOS, PC, Vision
A blind man using braille to read
Did you know that there are many different options for blind and partially sighted users when it comes to accessing technology? As we continue our series on built-in accessibility, let’s look at features designed to assist users with little or no vision that come pre-installed and require little or no setup. Apple (new window) Apple…

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Quizlet – Incorporating AT into the Classroom

Posted on April 13, 2017 by In Apps, Learning
A tablet and a stack of books in the classroom
Do you have students with AT in your class? Not sure how to connect with them through their AT? Quizlet (new window) is a great way for teachers to connect with students who use assistive technology in the classroom and even those who don’t. Introducing technology into the classroom gives an alternative to traditional teaching methods…

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