Hooked on a Switch
Apple iOS mobile devices – iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – are known for their many accessibility features. “This is an opportunity for us to make things simpler for […]
By Dan
Posted A Deaf-Blind Person Uses Assistive Tech to Communicate: “I Finally Have My Sister Back”
For someone who built a career on visual communication, losing her sight was a cruel blow. Already deaf, Natalie (not her real name) had realized her dreams of being […]
The iPod Touch? Yes. For Accessibility Apps, the iPod Touch
With all those cool new Apple iPhones, you know, such as the amazing new iPhone 11 series with all the photo and video goodies that come with it, why in […]
Three Switches Get a Grip on Adapted Devices
To turn an electronic device on or off, individuals with acute physical challenges need a special switch. There are multiple solutions on the market. Previously, we covered the Pal […]
Tracker Pro 2: A Good Thing Just Got Better
Input devices such as mice provide access to computers, which in turn offer access to so much in everyday life. For those who have challenges with fine-motor control, there […]
For Students with a Physical Disability, Dragon MathTalk Adds Up
Earlier in this space, we introduced Dragon NaturallySpeaking, a speech-recognition app. The program transcribes the spoken word to text. For someone with a physical disability [...]
The Right (and Left) Solution: Penclic Ambidextrous Mouse
Access to a computer is very much part of everyday living. And a mouse is the most common way to navigate that system. One solution is the Penclic R3 […]
An Assistive Technology Library? Introducing the Technology Lending Center
What child doesn’t love their local library? And just as the local public library is the focal point of one’s community, the Technology Lending Center is at the […]
Pal Pads: The Slim but Mighty Switch
Switches and buttons come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Individuals who have limited physical movement or neurological involvement need a control that is easily activated. From [...]
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 [...]