Accessibility Tech Has a Lot of Unfinished Business To Get Right
By Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET When Apple’s iPhone was released in 2007, Erin Lauridsen was frustrated. As someone who’s blind, she...
By Abrar Al-Heeti for CNET When Apple’s iPhone was released in 2007, Erin Lauridsen was frustrated. As someone who’s blind, she...
by Lee Learson · Published November 22, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
Assistive technology is making it easier for people who are visually impaired to buy groceries, hail rides, and more. For...
The following are some apps that can help travelers with disabilities smooth the way. Google Maps (iOS and Android) has...
by Lee Learson · Published May 24, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By Cal Jeffrey (Techspot) Microsoft just announced a new controller for the Xbox One that will bring accessibility to gaming...
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by Lee Learson · Published May 17, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By: Joe Rossignol (MacRumors Newsletter) Apple announced that its Everyone Can Code curriculum is expanding to schools serving deaf, blind,...
by Lee Learson · Published May 16, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
By: Jenny Lay-Flurrie – Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Today we celebrate the seventh annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day and announce...
by Lee Learson · Published April 20, 2018 · Last modified November 27, 2018
written by Steph Fiorelli (Promevo) Google is committed to bringing the best tech to all their users, including users with...
by Gabi Redford, Kaiser Health News ...
Microsoft is working with Novartis to create an application that can be used by the visually impaired or blind to...
Reprint From Home Advisor Every year, more Americans living with disabilities are able to call themselves homeowners. Thanks to support...
Reprinted from AbleGamers Charity We utilize fun to bring inclusion and improved quality of life for people with disabilities through...
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The Assistive Technology Conference of New England
Warwick, RI, November 14th & 15th, 2024. The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. ATCNE is hosted by TechACCESS of RI.
LIVE WEBINARS
Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 1: Oct. 8, 2024; 1:00PM CDT
Connecting & Communicating with Young Learners with Autism Through AAC – Part 2: Oct. 22, 2024; 1:00PM CDT
Making the Shift: Prioritizing Communication in Stuttering Therapy: Nov. 20, 2024; 12:00pm CST
AAC and Collaboration in the Classroom: Two Minds are Better Than One!: Dec. 2, 2024; 12:00pm CST
SimplyWorks – Fully integrated range of wireless AT solutions: Nov 6, 2024; 4pm (UK Time)
Revolutionizing Accessibility: Apple Eye-Gaze vs. Dedicated Devices: Nov. 13, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
The 7 stages of switch development: Nov. 20, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
Assistive gaming & toy control: Nov. 27, 2024; 4:00pm (UK Time)
Adoption vs. Abandonment: Evidence and Soft Skills to Shift the Balance!: Nov. 7, 2024; 3:30 pm (CST)
Creating “Accessible by Default” Digital Content in Classrooms: Nov. 14, 2024; 4:00 pm (CST)
Using Video to Engage Students with Diverse Learning Needs: Nov. 4, 2024; 2:00 pm (EST)
Leading and Leveraging Artificial Intelligence Tools Within K-12 School Districts: Nov. 11, 2024; 5:00 pm (EST)
Assistive technology for writing: Nov. 14, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
Using Chrome extensions to support reading: Nov. 19, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
Accessibility Series : iPhone and iPad: Dec. 12, 2024; 2:00 PM CT
AT for Healthy Aging: November 13, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST
Maintaining independence throughout the lifespan with the use of assistive technology for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: December 18, 2024; 12:00 p.m. EST