Tag: Assistive Technology

What is Chrome OS?

Posted on January 10, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Discussion
A Chromebook
Chromebooks(new window) are small, inexpensive notebooks (laptops) that come pre-loaded with Chrome’s very own OS (Operating System). These machines are known for their speed, simplicity, and reliability, and with the many accessibility features that are now available for download via Chrome browser, these devices are now carving their own path among the many new AT…

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Distance Computer Comfort Training

Posted on January 03, 2019 by In Discussion, News
A smiling woman using a laptop with headphones
Are you someone with a physical or sensory disability who would like to learn more about technology from the comfort of your own home? Are you interested in learning more about how to use your computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Introducing: Distance Computer Comfort Training The Neil Squire Society now offers remote technology training from…

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Moncton High School Build-a-thon

Posted on July 10, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Discussion
A young man and a technician building the LipSync
On May 30 2018, Neil Squire Society’s Makers Making Change hosted a LipSync build-a-thon at Moncton High School for the province’s Disability Awareness Week. The event was focused around building the LipSync, a piece of assistive technology designed to allow individuals to use their smartphones, tablets or computers without the use of their hands or…

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KNFB Reader

Posted on June 05, 2018 by In Apps, O.C.R., Vision
A man using a smartphone to scan a label
There’s an app on the market right now that’s changing how blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users are able to interact with text. KNFB Reader(new window) uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to instantly capture and convert virtually any type of text into audio or Braille which can then be played back, shared, or…

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