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 Blind Children Can Now Design and Build Cities and Castles
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology, blind
Posted September 10, 2019

Blind Children Can Now Design and Build Cities and Castles

  Two weeks ago, we featured LEGO’s ingenious adaptation of their blocks to teach braille. (This was part of an earlier blog piece of our Assistive Tech Tuesday series.) Well, […]

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 Maddy Loves to Share Her Music. Her Assistive Technology Is There to Help
By Dan
In Assistive Technology, blind, Testimonials
Posted September 6, 2019

Maddy Loves to Share Her Music. Her Assistive Technology Is There to Help

  A lifelong lover of music, Madeleine M. plays the piano and violin. And she is blind and reads music in braille. When Maddy’s parents discovered their bright five-year-old daughter […]

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 SafeType: An Ergonomic Keyboard that Lives Up to Its Name
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted September 4, 2019

SafeType: An Ergonomic Keyboard that Lives Up to Its Name

  There are many so-called ergonomic keyboards on the market. Every manufacturer declares theirs has a new ergonomic design. However, one company points out that there is no standard for [...]

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 An Enlightened Choice in AAC Devices
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted August 27, 2019

An Enlightened Choice in AAC Devices

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices come in many forms. Examples include VoicePal Levels, Communication Builder, and the Accent 1400. This week, we revisit an [...]

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 Playing with LEGO and Learning Braille
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By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, blind, Learning and Teaching
Posted August 20, 2019

Playing with LEGO and Learning Braille

  Who doesn’t love LEGO? As children, we are fascinated by the “magic” of those raised circles somehow fitting into the space of the brick above to create a strong […]

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 AdvOpps Hosts OrCam Demonstration Day
By AdvOpps
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology, blind
Posted August 13, 2019

AdvOpps Hosts OrCam Demonstration Day

Advancing Opportunities’ Assistive Technology Services team and OrCam invite you to a free demonstration event for OrCam’s MyEye. This intuitive wearable smart camera helps people who [...]

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 Telestick Reaches New Heights
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By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted August 6, 2019

Telestick Reaches New Heights

  Sometimes, certain items are just out of reach. For people with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back or knee problems, or other disability that limits hand strength, the TeleStik [...]

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 Perrero Offers Even Greater Accessibility to iOS Devices
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted July 30, 2019

Perrero Offers Even Greater Accessibility to iOS Devices

  Apple iOS devices have a well-deserved reputation for their built-in accessibility features. In addition, many third-party apps and hardware are available on the market. An example of the [...]

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 Presenting Recent Notable and Otherwise Interesting Disability Articles
By Dan
In Disability News and Highlights
Posted July 19, 2019

Presenting Recent Notable and Otherwise Interesting Disability Articles

  Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise with the [...]

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 This Multi-player Blazes the Way to Reading Accessibility
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology, blind
Posted July 16, 2019

This Multi-player Blazes the Way to Reading Accessibility

  Imagine, if you are visually impaired, being able to, at the touch of a button, access a restaurant menu without having to ask someone to read it for you. […]

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