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Question and Answers about assistive technology - the technology that helps people with disabilities be more independent at home, on the job, at school, or in the community. Host: Brian Norton of Easter Seals Crossroads. read less

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ATFAQ190 - Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities

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ATFAQ190 - Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities

ATFAQ189 Q1. Devices for Combatting Social Isolation, Q2. Headsets for Student with Autism, Q3. Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features, Q4. Gaming for persons with Low Vision, Q5. Wildcard: What is your Prediction for the AppleVision Pro Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

ATFAQ188 - Q1. Turn down TV Background Tracks, Q2. Emotional Regulation Apps, Q3. Mouse Options for Limited Dexterity, Q4. Google Extension for Staying focused Q5. Wildcard: Top 3 AT resources Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson

ATFAQ187: Q1. Difficulty with copy/past using Dragon, Q2. Devices for Dyslexia, Q3. Removing ice on wheelchair ramp, Q4. Trackball not working, Q5 Wildcard: Notable Tech advancement for 2023 Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson

ATFAQ186 - Q1. Elopement and Location Tracking, Q2. Programmable Smoke Detector, Q3. Adaptive Laser Pointer, Q4. Indoor wayfinding, Q5. Wildcard: Do we need to know how to use a computer these days?

ATFAQ186 - Q1. Elopement and Location Tracking, Q2. Programmable Smoke Detector, Q3. Adaptive Laser Pointer, Q4. Indoor wayfinding, Q5. Wildcard: Do we need to know how to use a computer these days?

ATFAQ186 - Q1. Elopement and Location Tracking, Q2. Programmable Smoke Detector, Q3. Adaptive Laser Pointer, Q4. Indoor wayfinding, Q5. Wildcard: Do we need to know how to use a computer these days? Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ185 - Q1. Mouse options for repetitive stress injuries, Q2. Considerations for choosing solutions, Q3. Amplifying TV sound, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. mart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT predictions.

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ184 - Q1. Mobile Accessibility featurers for hard of hearing, Q2. Reading and Comprehension Software and Apps, Q3. Windows Magnifier compared to Zoomtext, Q4. Voice Control TV solutions, Q5. Large Print Alarm Clocks, Q6. Wildcard: What if AT never existed?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ183 - Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ182 - Q1. Signing Legal Docs, Q2. Lever style door knobs, Q3. USB plugs and limited dexterity, Q4. Barcode scanner that reads aloud, Q5. Wildcard: AT certifications and licensing

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ181 - Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ180 - Q1. Updating Zoom, Q2. Digital Recorders, Q3, Discreet microphones, Q4. Talking Calculators, Q5, Difference between Google Lookout and Google Lens, Q6. Wildcard: 5-10yr predictions for AT

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ179 - Q1. Online assessment tools, Q2. ChatGPT thoughts, Q3. Modern-day cliffs notes, Q4. iPhone Lidar feature, Q5. Alternative to Windows On-screen keyboard, Q6. ATIA Conference Wrapup

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ178 - Q1. Visual Alerts for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Q2. Assistive technology certifications, Q3. Using Dragon for Math, Q4. What to do with DME and other devices no longer being used, Q5. Devices for Blind/Low Vision, Q6: Wildcard: Where do you go for advice

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ177 - Q1. NLS Reader still available? Q2. Navigational devices for Blind/Low Vision, Q3. Dragon for ESL students, Q4. Textbooks in Electronic Form (K-12), Q5. What is in your toolbox?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy CastilloATFAQ176 - Q1. Answer/Hangup Samsung Phone Handsfree, Q2. Blue light monitor adjustments, Q3. Real-time Language Translation options, Q4. Basic e-text readers for Word, PDFs, Web, Q5. Free Computer Magnifiers, Q6. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions

ATFAQ175 - Q1. Document translation, Q2. AssistiveTouch for visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10/11, Q4. Android alternative to SeeingAI, Q5. Text Reader for Win10, Q6. Wildcard: Holiday shopping and traditions

ATFAQ175 - Q1. Document translation, Q2. AssistiveTouch for visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10/11, Q4. Android alternative to SeeingAI, Q5. Text Reader for Win10, Q6. Wildcard: Holiday shopping and traditions

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ175 - Q1. Realtime document language translation, Q2. Assistive Touch for blind and visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10 or Win 11, Q4. Android app similar to Seeing AI, Q5. Text Reader for Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Online or in-person Christmas shopping and holiday tradition special to you.

ATFAQ174 - Q1. One-handed typing, Q2. Talking thermostats for visually impaired, Q3. Jitterbug phone accessibility, Q4. Real-time transcriptions for college lecture, Q5. On-screen keyboards with high contrast keys, Q6: Wildcard: Inspirational case studies

ATFAQ174 - Q1. One-handed typing, Q2. Talking thermostats for visually impaired, Q3. Jitterbug phone accessibility, Q4. Real-time transcriptions for college lecture, Q5. On-screen keyboards with high contrast keys, Q6: Wildcard: Inspirational case studies

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Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ173 - Q1. AT for Dyslexia, Q2. Adaptive Gaming Options, Q3. Fidget Toys, Q4. Text-based AAC Apps, Q5. Online Typing Tutorials for the blind, Q5. Where does the passion for your work come from?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Voice input and Screen readers, Q2. Stylus for Whiteboard, Q3. Tools and Devices for the Kitchen, Q4. Seeing AI alternative for Android, Q5. Basic Environmental Control, Q6. Wildcard: Android, iOS, Windows, Apple - what is your recommendation for someone with vision impairment

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo ATFAQ171: Q1. Advice for New AT Providers, Q2. Digital Literacy and Assistive Technology, Q3. Alternative to Intellikeys USB Keyboard, Q4. iOS16 Accessibility, Q5. Wildcard: Who Do I Turn to as Someone New to Disability