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Links of Interest:
http://www.section508.gov/
Section 508: The Road to Accessibility
Section508.gov is a resource for information on Section 508 of the Disabilities Act. The website also contains a searchable database of accessible products by supporting vendors. This portion of the site, called Buy Accessible, offers an online resource for vendors to post information on accessible products and for buyers to research accessible products.
http://www.deafblind.com/slmorgan.html
Tips for Deaf-Blind communication, use of sign language
http://www.workriteergo.com/ergonomics/links.asp
Extensive listing of programs, government websites, associations, guidelines, physical conditions and ergonomic topics online. This page is provided by Workrite Ergonomics, a manufacturer of many power lift desks used in Arizona Resource Rooms.
http://www.azdx.com/
Web information for Arizona Disabilities Expo: Annual conference yearly in the Fall with upcoming event at the Phoenix Convention Center, Saturday October 2nd, 2010
http://www.deafblind.com/card.html
Web article with charts and details about alternative sign language communication for those who are Deaf-Blind. The article includes Tactile signing, using a block alphabet to write letters in the hand, communicating with Braille on the hand, Tadoma (tactile lip-reading), and Visual Frame signing.
http://www.bannertherapy.com/search.aspx?searchfield=Medic-Air
A vendor page with photos of Medic Air portable cushions to improve seating ergonomics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2G1U6U3zh8&feature=related
Assistive Technology video on youtube.com features a wide-variety of products for multiple disability needs and has website links in this captioned and narrated video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_URYj_L_k&feature=related
DynaVox product video for Augmentative Alternative Communication
ZoomText Training Videos, aisquared.com
Given the popularity of the iPhone and the latest products in iPod Touch, the iPhone and the variety of Mac systems, those interested may apprecitate the detail given in an NFB article about the VoiceOver features. This software is common to all new Mac and Apple products since July 2009 through July 2010. VoiceOver is an out-of-the-box accessibility option as a screen reader for the blind. Read the article here.
Learn about assistive technology in a telephone that captions conversations for a Deaf person to make calls to a hearing person with a non-intrusive operator providing real time captions. Three videos of this topic are available: Why CapTel is important, See a CapTel call, and a video where the Discovery Channel featured this advancement in technology.
Tutorial: Web Accessibility for Cognitive ChallengesThe WebAim.org article is an excellent guide for those who design web pages for the best accessibility for all. The number of people who have learning disabiities and cognitive challenges far outnumber people who have physical and sensory disabilities combined. Recommended for all those who prepare documents and websites with accessibility as a priority.
Online Converter of PDF Documents to WORD documentsPDF to Word is a handy online-application to convert a PDF document into either a WORD document or an RTF document (.rtf file extension), which can be viewed by all computer users.
How People with Color-blindness view a webpageView a tutorial and demonstration about the accessibility concerns of people who must use websites and miss important content because of the color choices of a web developer. There is a free download available of the program called Chrometric, which is for web designers to be able to view any web page to see how it wil be perceived.
YouTube video tutorials on captioning videosWhile the process takes practice and careful proof-reading, it is possible to caption videos that are hosted on YouTube. One caution: you will need to review the actual captions with a person who relies on the captions to describe video content. This accessibility feature is important for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing to get the most out of some videos. The following video tutorials are helpful:
How to Caption You Tube Videos
Adding - Editing Captions Getting Started
Dolphin Guide: http://www.yourdolphin.com/productdetail.asp?id=30- Dolphin Guide is a menu system that "turns your computer into an easy-to-use reading system". The simple menu system makes using a computer easier for seniors and people who have cognitive challenges. An in-built screen reader and screen magnification system helps those who are blind or have vision impairments.
Dolphin products: http://www.yourlowvisionstore.com
Your Low Vision Store is the American supplier of Dolphin assitive techology and software, alons with AT products like JAWS, ZoomText, Guide, Humanware, CCTV's, etc.
REACH Interface Author: http://ahf-net.com- On-screen keyboards and other assistive technology products. Applied Human Factors is a company that provides software for a unique series of customizable on-screen keyboards.
Picture Planner Icon-based Personal Planner: http://www.cognitopia.com
Picture Planner is a software program to simplify daily, weekly, monthly and task planning for those with cognitive challenges. Find out how it is used in schools and independent living settings here: http://www.cognitopia.com/learn.html
Tutorial: http://vodpod.com/watch/1832869-readability-an-arc90-lab-experiment-on-vimeo
How to Install and Use "Readability", an online viewing application that changes a web article to be the size and style best suited for your needs. No ads other content appears on the page. You may select font size and even get an inverse, high contrast option. Find this free online application at: Readability http://lab.arc90.com/experiments/readability/
TED Talk, video with Oliver Sacks
A famed neurologist discussing visual hallucinations for some visually impaired people, especially those with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Link to transcipt and video that requires a flash player.
Lighting Up Your World: A Closer Look at Illuminated Magnifiers"From AFB AccessWorld, Technology and People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. This article by experts in the field of low vision is very helpful to discuss a proper low vision evaluation and selecting an illuminated magnifier. Two part article.
Dialing Phone with Mouthstick - How a professional uses a mouthstick to dial a standard business phone, a low-tech alternative to using wireless telephone technology.
Introduction to Human Guide - BJ Bolender, ACBVI Training Coordinator
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AT Video Contest! - AT Video Contest, sponsored by the Assistive Technology Industry Association. Produce and upload a video about AT to YouTube and you may win a prize. Detailed information can be found on the ATIA website, contest ends Juy 31, 2009.
Empowerment Zone - Empowerment Zone is a resource for information and technology for people who have disabilities. There is a very large link section and the developer is known for creating accessibility programs and applications.
Meeting the Challenge of Finding Employment - An article from the blog "Fred's Head", a part of the American Printing House for the Blind. This comprehensive article gives a great deal of general advice and links for all job-seekers yet there is a strong focus for jobseekers who also have a disability.
Hire Disability Solutions - The mission statement of this website says it all "We empower companies to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace, while providing workers who have disabilities with opportunities to succeed". The Career Center sections are specialized for either Job Seekers or Job Employers.
Simply Google - Ever hear about the amazing online resources, special projects, and applications that Google provides that you have never heard of? Check this extensive link resource out for hours of fascinating projects. This chart was provided on the Usability Views website.
Low-Cost Screen Readers - NFB article reviews four free or low-cost screen readers: Thunder, NVDAS, System Access, and WebAnywhre.
Designing Housing for Disabled People - Alternate concept to universal design for disabled housing.Assistant Technology offers solutions - Patrice M. Wheeler, Assistive Technology Specialist for the Center on Disabilities, demonstrates one of the many different software programs.
MIT develops camera for the blind - Elizabeth Goldring smiles as she shows a visitor photos she's taken — and can see — with her blind eye.
Scott Macintyre - Blind Singer - Audition - American Idol 8: auditions in Phoenix for American Idol 8. This is a bit dangerous — if he makes it to the Top 36, he will get the sympathy vote for sure. In fairness, he is a very technical singer! His notes were very precise.
Internet Explorer 8 improves with age: Even more problematic, users of Assistive technology will notice that Internet Explorer 8 RC1 is incompatible with versions of Job Access With Speech (JAWS).
Talking About Disability - A Guide to Using Appropriate Language
Optelec - Use a FarView portable electronic device to snap photographs to magnify at up to 90 times, or use on the go as a portable CCTV and reading device.
Assistive Technology Showcase Devices, featured on the Section 508 website for accessibility with government programs. Good photographs and descriptions of common devices.
Tactile Signing: Communication used by people with both hearing and vision impairments
Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations: This online document in PDF format provides a great deal of useful information for those facilities that are improving accessible eggress for clients who have disabilities.
Adaptive Equipment Makes Photography Easier For Those with Disabilities: This article by Robert P. Bennett is a fascinating look at enjoying a hobby using assistive technology.
ADA Experts - ADA news, articles, products and links.
ALS Foundation for Life - Helps improve the quality of life for people affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
AT Solutions - Offers plans for do-it-yourself devices to assist persons with disabilities.
Attention Deficit Disorder Links - Information on ADD/ADHD from research sites to products, services and books.
Cornucopia of Disability Information - Community resource offering disability information for consumers and professionals.
DirectAbility - Links to assistive technology vendors and disability-related information.
Wireless remote controlled door lock/un-lock
The Assistive Technology Services' RF Remote Door Knob solves this typical problem easily: Replace your standard doorknob with this remote-control door lock ...
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Guide to hearing loss available
Topics include the impact of hearing loss; available resources and services; communication options; assistive technology; and coping strategies. ...
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CodeFactory
Making mobile phones and PDAs accessible to the blind and visually impaired
Device puts steering at the tip of the tongue
The team reported on their device to a meeting of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America in Washington. ...
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Tongue Drive system lets persons with disabilities operate powered
A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more ...
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Tongue Drive System Assists Persons with Disabilities
A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead ...
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New Assistive Technology Products
Keep current on the most recent assistive technology hardware and software solutions released on the market. Source: AbleData.
Advocacy, Survival & Independence – Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy
Assistive Technology: Enabling Dreams
ASL Pro is a completely FREE online ASL educational resource website featuring over 11,000 ASL signs! Try out their ASL Video Dictionaries at http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi
A Cellphone that Snaps Photos and Reads Written Content Back to You!
http://www.knfbreader.com/products-mobile.php
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18504117
The "listen now" link on the page at NPR will load in major media players so you may hear the audio recording.
Saje Communicator
http://www.saje-tech.com/Product_Videos.html
icommunicator
http://icommunicator.client.tagonline.com/downloads/downloads.shtml
Transforming the Way People with Disabilities Communicate, Share, and Grow:
http://www.disaboom.com/
http://assistivetech.net/search/FA_search1.php
Untangling the Web: Your complete listing of disability information on the Web:
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/portals/individuals.htm
Demonstration videos/audios:
Over 100 videos about Assistive Technology: YouTube Videos about AT
GW Micro podcasts- GW Micro podcasts in this archive link are great for tutorials in audio formats about Window-Eyes, BrailleSense, BookSense, and other software programs of assistive technology for the blind or vision impaired. This particular link is from a CSUN seminar March 18, 2009, about the new features in the latest version of Window-Eyes: http://www.gwmicro.com/Audio_Video_Archive/Presentations/audio/features.mp3
Demonstration tutorial for General Dictation in Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 - Short tutorial videos are now posted on the Nuance website. This General Dictation video is very short but shows how the voice recognition program uses verbal commands to make a computer navigate and produce documents.
Dragon Naturally Speaking tutorial on Web Shortcuts- Tutorial demonstrating using spoken commands to use web shortcuts for navigation on web pages. Knowing the simple commands makes it easy to use the Internet with voice recognition software.
MacSpeech Dictate Speech recognition software for Apple Mac - ICONS, after serving over a couple of thousand users with Windows based World's No.1 Dragon NaturallySpeaking software. Now they are proud to launch MacSpeech Dictate powered with Dragon Engine.
Nuance Communications Introduces Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10
Dragon Naturally Speaking 10 Special Edition with Headset
Dragon 10 Preferred NaturallySpeaking Demo In Word - Dragon Preferred 10 NaturallySpeaking Demo in Microsoft Word.
Assistive Technology Dragon Naturally Speaking - Working from Home in 2009.
Assistive Technology for Clients with Learning Difficulties: Supporting people with learning disabilities.
Impulse EMG switch with Bluetooth In-action: Watch as an individual with ALS uses the Impulse EMG switch from AbleNet, Inc. to control his computer for communication and mobility. Impulse is a revolutionary switch that detects the slightest muscle activity and transmits it wirelessly to a computer. Learn more about Impulse at www.ablenetinc.com/impulse.
Happy birthday to Louis Braille, the founder of the tactile communication system for the blind, born 200 years ago Sunday.
Host Liane Hansen talks to Mike Hudson of the American Printing House for the Blind, about celebrations of Braille's life.
Audio Verion of "A Bumpy Anniversary for Braille"
Three videos presenting use of computers with those who have Learning Disabilities, Mobility Impairments, or Sensory Impairments! These are produced by the University of Washington and work through online streaming of video content in Windows Media Player and Real Player.
Working Together: Computers and People with Learning
Disabilities - students and workers with learning disabilities demonstrate computer-based tools and strategies.
Working Together: Computers and People with Mobility Impairments
- people with mobility impairments demonstrate computer access technology.
Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments
- people with visual and hearing impairments demonstrate computer technology for school and work.
Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology, produced by the University of Washington. This series presents accessible documents and tutorial videos online. Online streaming of the video formats works through Windows Media Player and Real Player.
Use 7-1-1 for free national telephone relay service for people with speech disabilities. Operators are specially trained to provide Speech-to-Speech services for people who have trouble communicating with others on the telephone due to speech impairment such as stuttering, artificial speech AT or other speech disorders.
This movie trailer for Murderball, 2004 winner of many film awards, is shown in training sessions for Ergonomics and Physical Condsiderations. See the assistive technology and explanation of how adults with amputations and spinal cord injury live their lives to the fullest and compete in international athletic competitions.
City of Surprise: Disability Awareness Series. This series of videotapes is available on the City of Surprise website for Channel 11, where you may watch each one hour segment online. It is also broadcast on regular television program schedule on a repeating basis. See the city website for the TV program schedule. The first session is listed on the link below about Deaf and Hard of Hearing disability awareness. The week of October 6 the second session will be online for the topic of Blindness and Vision Impairments. The second session was presented by our ATAZ Staff Training Program on October 1.
