The Dawn of Smart Assistive Technology?
At the nexus of the Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is what Mallozzi terms “Smart AT.”
Category: Technology Spotlight
Teaching iDevices to Blind Users–the Amazing Rita Howells
Inspired by her own experience, Rita Howells has joined a team of instructors who are blind to create free online trainings for individuals with vision impairments to master the iPhone and iPad.
Rita’s iDevice Advice: Your Home Button’s Many Uses
Thank you to Rita Howells and the Illinois Assistive Technology Program for providing these home button accessibility insights.
Affording that Tandem-Recumbent Dream Machine
Most states have an alternative financing program to help residents buy assistive technology (AT) and AT services. Jeff and Shelley Penick used Oklahoma’s for a very unique purchase.
Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices
Ten gadgets to help you stay safe, on time, and informed with a hearing impairment
Life as an Aira Explorer
I have an arsenal of assistive tech tools on my smartphone, would adding Aira be worth the expense?
Accessible Video Making with YouDescribe
YouDescribe makes it easy to ensure your video content is accessible to individuals who have a visual impairment. It’s also free and provides support!
Double Robots Go for a Dress Rehearsal in Connecticut
The Connecticut Tech Act Project (CTTAP) is getting ready for its annual conference with help from two virtual-presence robots!
Accessible Video Making with Clips
Videos are powerful tools for raising assistive technology awareness, but only if they reach persons with hearing and visual impairments, too.
The Wonderful World of Adapted Pens
Recently I interviewed an AT Specialist and asked her for a favorite client success story. To my surprise, she immediately recalled providing an adapted pen to a man with ALS.
