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- Two Free Webinars in Feb. on the Concept of Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure News
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Raising the Floor is offering two webinars on how developers, corporations, governments, and other institutions can use the cloud to provide customized access at all sorts of technology access points, including ATMs, library terminals, etc. There ...
- Video Assisted Speech-to-Speech Being Considered- Comments Welcomed News
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A new technology called Video Assisted Speech-to-Speech is available to help AAC People who do not speak or have trouble being understood use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices or systems to communicate. AAC ...
- AAC Options for People with Physical or Visual Disabilities News
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Most alternative and augmentative communication ( AAC ) devices assume that the user has standard vision and dexterity, which may not be true. Suzanne Robitaille, in her book The Illustrated Guide to Assistive Technology (pp. 151-153) lists ...
- Blissymbolics and AAC News
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Blissymbolics, or Blissymbols, is a set of several hundred symbols, each of which stands for an individual word. Two or more symbols can then be combined to create new words. Although originally designed as a strategy for multicultural communication, ...
- Using Yes/No Responses as an AAC Strategy News
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For people with profound cognitive disabilities, or those who are newly disabled, use of only "yes" and "no" as their primary communication output may be an appropriate strategy. Articles from the National Joint Committee for the ...
- Ways to Increase AAC Communication Rates News
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Communicating through augmentative and alternative communication People who do not speak or have trouble being understood use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices or systems to communicate. AAC includes electronic and ...
- How Stephen Hawking Uses a Computer (Switches and Scanning) Article
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You might wonder how Stephen Hawking can operate his computer and tell it what to say. He uses a single switch Switches allow mechanical devices to be operated using capabilities other than ...
- New Database of Free/Inexpensive Assistive Software News
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The Adaptech Research Network has posted an online database of assistive technologies that are available at little or no cost. The database can be searched by product name or function (writing, magnification, etc.). A brief description of each ...
- Omnifer will bring Braille display to the iPad News
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Yanko Design has announced an iPad cover that takes the flat surface of the iPad and converts the display into a Braille readout. It is called The Omnifer and it has been nominated for a prestigeous design award. If successfully marketed, this ...
- Assistive Technology and Employment Article
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Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act , which covers employment, specifically covers “purchase of equipment or modifications to existing equipment” as an appropriate accommodation that would ...
- Making Documents Accessible Article
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Much information is available about website accessibility . However, documents in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF can also be inaccessible to blind users, as well as some users with cognitive and ...
- Assistive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (DD) or Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Article
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Developmental disabilities (DD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) both impact cognitive functioning. Technology can help meet the needs of both groups, whether by compensating for non-technical skills or by ...
- Access to Videos Article
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This article provides an overview of the issues people may have when accessing videos online, in theaters, and from DVD or Blu-Ray players, and the solutions that have been developed to address these. ...
- Assistive Technology for People with Limited or No Use of Their Hands Article
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This article provides an overview of alternative strategies that people with physical disabilities can use to augment or replace use of their hands. Optimizing Hand Use ...
- QuickTime Pro Captioning Tutorial News
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3PlayMedia has developed a clear, concise step-by-step tutorial for creating closed captions Text version of the spoken content of a movie, TV show, or video, displayed on the screen and synchronized with the audio. /subtitles for any ...
- Better Hearing Institute's List of Most Hearing-Aid Compatible Cell Phones News
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An informative list has been compiled by the Better Hearing Institute . It is their complete list of U.S. phones with are the most compatible with hearing aids (meaning, carrying the highest rating of M4/T4*) Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA) Cal-Comp ...
- Web CapTel: Telephone Captioning on the Go or at Home News
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Web CapTel captions telephone conversations through web-based captioning Text version of the spoken content of a movie, TV show, or video, displayed on the screen and synchronized with the audio. . Any phone (including smart phones) may ...
- Resource Site for Accessible Science News
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The Institute for Accessible Science has a website that helps you find resources for science education and career development, including assistive technology and accessible laboratory setups. It is focused on biomedical science, and is funded by ...
- Customized Audio Output for People Who Have Lost Speaking Ability News
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Traditionally, augmentative and alternative communication People who do not speak or have trouble being understood use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices or systems to communicate. AAC includes electronic and ...
- Technology Made Easier for Technology Averse People Article
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While technology seems a clear boon to many people, including elders and people with disabilities, others may find it too intimidating. This article talks about products and strategies that simplify the ...
