Assistive Technology applications for kids with LD
Link: Assistive Technology
A publication by the National Center for Learning Disabilities dealing with considerations to be taken before using assistive technologies
Link: Assistive Technology
A publication by the National Center for Learning Disabilities dealing with considerations to be taken before using assistive technologies
Link: Assistive
Broadened Horizons' solutions take two forms: developing new, universally functional versions of existing products, and developing solutions to expand the functional usefulness of existing products to more people. Within this context, we focus on products that enhance personal independence through access to communications, transportation, education, employment, and recreation. We believe these areas have the greatest potential impact to enhance quality of life by reducing both the real and perceived limitations of those we serve; or in other words, broadening their horizons.
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Simply call Jott and tell us where you want your message to go. We capture your voice, turn it into text, and send it to the destination you chose.
Link: FCTD
In the wake of a series of large-scale emergencies that captured national attention, advocates for individuals with disabilities, manufacturers of assistive technology and proponents of universal design have made huge strides in developing emergency preparedness strategies for an increasingly inclusive society. Such strategies include the creative use of both assistive and mainstream consumer technologies. This issue examines the role of technology and universal design in emergency preparedness.
Link: Adapter
The Nintendo Wiimote with its ultrasensitive spatial motion sensing and infrared position sensing is truly a unique and amazing piece of technology and offers great potential for therapists to work with clients in a new, FUN way! Much anticipated by many disabled gamers, they hoped it would revolutionize gaming for those with limited dexterity to push little buttons. Unfortunately, with the continued need to push buttons that never materialized. It was a challenge, but by switch adapting the two buttons used in most games, we hope you will enjoy the new possibilities!
Link: Zoomware
ZoomWare is meant to replace BigShot, and includes so much more than BigShot ever did. Not to mention that it has a fresh new design to bring it into the 20th century. It's more than a pretty user interface, it’s an extremely easy product to learn to use. In a matter of minutes, you'll have it down. Many of you are ZoomText users, but probably know someone who needs just a gentle boost of magnification (up to 2x) at an affordable price ($149, US download).
Link: Cell Phone
It's difficult enough to navigate in a world where you can't see. Up until now, computers were able to fill some of the gap by reading what appeared on the screen. But few were portable enough, small enough or versatile enough to allow users to take it with them. Enter the cell phone and a company called Microcomputer Science Centre, Inc. The Mississauga firm specializes in creating and selling devices for those with learning disabilities, hearing problems or people who are visually impaired.
Link: Magnet
A tiny magnet may soon help people with severe physical disabilities operate computers or drive their wheelchairs with their tongues, say researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. "This device could revolutionize the field of assistive technologies by helping individuals with severe disabilities, such as those with high-level spinal cord injuries, return to rich, active, independent and productive lives," said assistant professor Maysam Ghovanloo. "An individual could potentially train our system to recognize touching each tooth as a different command."
Link: Reader
A free Web-based application, WebAnywhere, that allows people with visual disabilities to surf the Internet with greater freedom than ever is quickly gaining users. The program was created by a computer science graduate student with help from a classmate with visual impairments.
