AT3 Center News & Tips

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September 30, 2019 ICT Accessibility

Got Alt Text on Social Media? Here’s How

Thank you to Adam Kosakowski, M.Ed., ATP, from the Connecticut Tech Act Project for this digital accessibility tip!

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September 23, 2019 Technology Spotlight / Webinars

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.

September 13, 2019 AT Tips / Technology Spotlight

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.

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May 23, 2019 Technology Spotlight / Toolkits

Visual or Vibrating Alert Devices

Ten gadgets to help you stay safe, on time, and informed with a hearing impairment

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May 17, 2019 Program Spotlights

Seeking the Right Straws–Disability and Environmental Advocates Join Forces

Many of us take drinking fountains for granted. What if suddenly you needed special equipment to make them work?

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May 14, 2019 ICT Accessibility / Program Spotlights

REquipment Is… An Accessible Promo Video!

Sharing this project with AT3 Center blog readers is irresistible. To conclude our series on accessible video making, embedded here is a one-minute promotional video I made for the Massachusetts durable medical equipment (DME) reuse program, REquipment.