The EZR 2030 Puts Keyboarding Within Easy Reach
Over a hundred years ago, it was a good idea…. Arranging the keys of the newly invented (1872) typewriter in staggered columns made sense. That way, the keys […]
A “Seeing Eye” of a Different Breed
Assistive technology is finding more and more ways to see for the blind and convey what sighted people experience. In a November 2017 piece in this space, we discussed […]
Two Devices Instill Independent Eating
Last week, we presented the Lift Ware spoon, an ingenious device that keeps food steady even when the hand isn’t. This week, we feature a different solution, one for people […]
Kurzweil 3000 Puts Words into Speech
Kurzweil 3000 is leading text-to-speech software, a downloadable app that provides text-to-speech in seven languages and dialects. It “reads” any digital text aloud, from textbooks to the [...]
Tess C. Has a Lot to Say and Share
One of the first things that strikes one upon meeting Tess C. is her gaze, a sure sign she is a happy and highly intelligent lady. This impression only […]
JAWS: The Guide Dog for Blind Computer Users
Think of Netscape, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS… Back in 1995, these applications were hot, but how many people still remember them? In that year, another program was released: Job Access […]
Smart Captioning for Smart Phone Users
On September 5, we discussed the Clarity P300 phone, which has useful features for users with visual and auditory disabilities. That device is an old-fashioned corded phone for users who […]