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Monday Tech Tip: PiCom Communicator - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Monday Tech Tip: PiCom Communicator - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
During ATIA 2023, Dave Stevens, at Sensory App House showed us the PiCom Communicator for AAC. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/23zhakQtD0o Click here to learn more about PiCom Communicator for AAC.
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Growing Demand for Assistive Technologies to Drive Growth of Global Handicap Assistive Robots Market

Growing Demand for Assistive Technologies to Drive Growth of Global Handicap Assistive Robots Market | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Transparency Market Research, a global market research company registered at Wilmington, Delaware, United States, provides custom research and consulting...
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AM545 Duolingo - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

AM545 Duolingo - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs!
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November 23, 2023 11:16 AM
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Empowering Lives: The Transformative Impact of Assistive Technology

Empowering Lives: The Transformative Impact of Assistive Technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Discover how assistive technology empowers individuals, transforming lives and making a profound impact on accessibility and independence!
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November 23, 2023 11:09 AM
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Technology in education should comply with global accessibility standards

Technology in education should comply with global accessibility standards | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
We always hope technology will solve all of our problems, Sue Swenson, President of Inclusion International said at the start of our joint event on technology and disability today, but the ensuing conversation left no doubts that there remain challenges to making sure that it is available,...
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Scaling up access to assistive technology in the Pacific

Scaling up access to assistive technology in the Pacific | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
It is essential to include AT as a key focus of DFAT’s upcoming Disability Equity and Rights Strategy, say Lee Brentnall, Almah Kuambu and Ray Mines.
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November 23, 2023 6:34 AM
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Accessibility Recommendations for Developers of VR Environments for Users with Low Vision | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind

"The purpose of this grant project was to develop a fully customizable virtual desktop for each participant and produce a virtual visual environment that permitted satisfactory perception of information on computer screens, we learned a great deal about creating accessibility accommodations in VR for individuals with low vision. We would like to share our findings with your readers, especially those individuals who are developing VR or any computer-based environments for persons who are blind or have low vision.

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November 23, 2023 6:26 AM
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Preserving Family Recipes and Traditions with WayTags

Preserving Family Recipes and Traditions with WayTags | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Wanting to keep family traditions, recipes, and memories alive is one of our largest goals in life. The process is now easier, thanks to WayTags.
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November 23, 2023 6:26 AM
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For NVDA Users: AI-content-describer: NVDA add-on that provides descriptions for controls and images, powered by GPT4

This add-on makes it possible to obtain detailed descriptions for images and other visually inaccessible content. Leveraging the multimodal capabilities of the GPT-4 large language model, we aim to deliver best-in-class content descriptions. For more information on the underlying model, go here.
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November 23, 2023 6:25 AM
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Introducing Obstacle Detector App - Travel tools for the blind, obstacle distance detection | AppleVis

Obstacle Detector is a powerful obstacle-detection application explicitly designed for visually impaired individuals. With its robust features and advanced technology, Obstacle Detector has become an indispensable travel companion for the visually impaired. Whether navigating familiar environments or exploring new places, Obstacle Detector's advanced obstacle detection functionality provides valuable assistance, ensuring a safer and more confident travel experience. The LIDAR scanner sensor on the iPhone is used for distance measurement.
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November 20, 2023 8:23 AM
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ORCAM TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS ORCAM READ 3 - FIRST AI-DRIVEN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS

ORCAM TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS ORCAM READ 3 - FIRST AI-DRIVEN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it

Reading is no longer limited to only some people any longer. With the OrCam Read 3, ANYONE can read anywhere, anytime. Thi

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November 20, 2023 8:22 AM
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Accessibility Escape Room

Accessibility Escape Room | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
An escape room is an enjoyable way to promote teamwork and collaboration between employees in a casual environment. But when it’s not accessible, everyone loses out. People with disabilities feel excluded and other employees feel frustrated on behalf of their coworkers. Until now, there hasn’t been an inclusive solution that resolves these issues.
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November 16, 2023 9:30 AM
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Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility with Detailed Indoor Navigation and Inclusive Building Features

Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility with Detailed Indoor Navigation and Inclusive Building Features | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Pedesting is a groundbreaking app developed by Nabeel Ramji, who, despite his rare form of cerebral palsy, has navigated significant challenges to create a solution for individuals with disabilities facing barriers in public spaces.
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November 23, 2023 11:18 AM
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Helping Young People Benefit from Assistive Listening Technology

Helping Young People Benefit from Assistive Listening Technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Hearing care professionals play a critical role in educating young people about hearing health and the benefits of assistive listening tech.
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November 23, 2023 11:17 AM
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AM549 NaturalReader App - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

AM549 NaturalReader App - Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs!
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November 23, 2023 11:16 AM
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Beyond Limitations, Redefining Abilities with Assistive Technology

Beyond Limitations, Redefining Abilities with Assistive Technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Assistive Technology (AT) refers to a broad range of tools, devices, and software designed to enhance and/or maintain the functional capabilities and...
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November 23, 2023 11:10 AM
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Creating Inclusive Travel Experiences for Persons with Disabilities

Creating Inclusive Travel Experiences for Persons with Disabilities | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Inclusive travel brand, Planet Abled, advocates for better accessibility and training within the hospitality and tourism industry to cater to the needs of disabled travelers in India.
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November 23, 2023 11:09 AM
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Google expands accessibility with new Maps, Search, and device features

Google expands accessibility with new Maps, Search, and device features | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Google expands its wheelchair accessibility tools for walking routes, introduces a disability-owned business marker, and adds more device features to help users with disabilities.
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November 23, 2023 6:34 AM
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Blindness Accessibility in Video Games: A Deep Dive | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind

I wanted to take a deeper dive into game accessibility for people who are blind or have severe low vision. This is the demographic in which I personally fall, and which on the spectrum of game accessibility for those with vision-related disabilities I believe is the most complex.  
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November 23, 2023 6:33 AM
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Accessible Shopping: A Survey of the Accessibility of Five Clothing Store Websites | Accessworld | American Foundation for the Blind

As in previous years, November is when we celebrate the Holidays here at AccessWorld. As before, we bring you an article on the accessibility of online shopping but with a new focus.
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November 23, 2023 6:26 AM
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How to use accessibility features in Microsoft 365 like Narrator, Read aloud and Voice Search easily

How to use accessibility features in Microsoft 365 like Narrator, Read aloud and Voice Search easily | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Today, we are going to show you how to use accessibility features in Microsoft 365 like Narrator, Read aloud, and Voice Search.
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November 23, 2023 6:25 AM
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Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility with Detailed Indoor Navigation and Inclusive Building Features

Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility with Detailed Indoor Navigation and Inclusive Building Features | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Pedesting is a groundbreaking app developed by Nabeel Ramji, who, despite his rare form of cerebral palsy, has navigated significant challenges to create a solution for individuals with disabilities facing barriers in public spaces.
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November 20, 2023 8:24 AM
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iPhone doesn’t have to be so complicated: using Assistive Access with Sight Loss - Vision Ireland

iPhone doesn’t have to be so complicated: using Assistive Access with Sight Loss - Vision Ireland | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
by David Redmond Let’s get some small bits out of the way. If you’re already a pro-VoiceOver user, using your iPhone without issues, and doing all the normal iPhone things, then this feature isn’t for you. It may well benefit people you know though so stick with me. What is Assistive Access? In its simplest
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November 20, 2023 8:23 AM
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Be My Eyes Integrates Be My AI™ into its First Contact Center with Stunning Results

Be My Eyes Integrates Be My AI™ into its First Contact Center with Stunning Results | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
World’s First AI Visual Support for Blind and Low Vision Customers
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November 20, 2023 8:22 AM
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Santa Reads Braille - Braille Letters from Santa

Santa Reads Braille - Braille Letters from Santa | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Santa Reads Braille - Parents & teachers can reach out to receive a letter from Santa in braille & large print for their child.
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