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ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions

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United States

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ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions

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English

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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

3/25/2024
Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson ATFAQ190 – Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered… Speaker […] The post ATFAQ190 – Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:45:07

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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

2/27/2024
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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 The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:46:19

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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

1/22/2024
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 The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:38:54

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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

12/22/2023
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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like, what? Speaker 16: I’ve […] The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:39:09

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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?

11/20/2023
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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? —————- Transcript Starts Here ——————- Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like, what? […] The post 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? first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:56:58

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ATFAQ185 – Q1. Mouse options for repetitive stress injuries, Q2. Considerations for choosing solutions, Q3. Amplifying TV sound, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Smart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT solutions.

8/28/2023
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. Smart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT solutions. The post ATFAQ185 – Q1. Mouse options for repetitive stress injuries, Q2. Considerations for choosing solutions, Q3. Amplifying TV sound, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Smart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT solutions. first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:58:12

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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?

7/24/2023
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ184 – Q1. Mobile Accessibility features 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? ———— Transcription Starts Here ————- Speaker 1: I […] The post 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? first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:52:48

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ATFAQ183 – Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations

5/22/2023
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered … Speaker 3: What about, do you know … Speaker 4: I have a question. Speaker 5: I’ve always wondered … Speaker 1: Like, I […] The post ATFAQ183 – Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:01:05:04

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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

4/10/2023
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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Tracy Castillo: I have a question. Josh Anderson: Huh? Velva Smith: […] The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:01:02:01

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ATFAQ181 – Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones

3/27/2023
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 The post ATFAQ181 – Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:59:42

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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

3/13/2023
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 Transcript Starts Here: The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:52:15

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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

2/27/2023
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 The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:51:27

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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

2/13/2023
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 The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:50:37

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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?

1/30/2023
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? The post 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? first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:01:01:46

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ATFAQ176 – 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 magnifier, Q6. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions

1/9/2023
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ176 – 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. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions The post ATFAQ176 – 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 magnifier, Q6. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:57:04

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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

12/26/2022
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 […] The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:55:27

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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

12/12/2022
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Huh? Like […] The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:01:04:50

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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?

11/14/2022
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? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker […] The post 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? first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:59:56

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ATFAQ172 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

10/17/2022
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 —– Transcript Starts […] The post ATFAQ172 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:00:50:08

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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

10/10/2022
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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Tracy Castillo: I have a question. […] The post 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 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Duration:01:02:17