Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brian Norton
Panelists: Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Brian Norton ATFAQ205: Q1. Multiple Sclerosis and office work, Q2. Sensory tools for loud environments, Q3. Screen Mag and accessibility tools for the computer, Q4. TBI memory and organizational tools, Q5. Future of autonomous transportation
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ204 – Q1. Kitchen aids for arthiritis, Q2. low vision aids for reading everyday materials, Q3. Memory tools for brain injury, Q4. Writing, eating and dressing tools for Parkinsons, Q5. Wildcard: New to assistive technology (user side of things). Where do I start? —– Transcript Starts Here […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ203 – All Wildcard Questions – Q1. Explain Assistive Technology in 30 seconds, Q2. What assistive technology trend or tool from pop-culture do you want to see in real-life? Q3. What accessibility feature feature built-into mainstream tech do people massively underuse? Q4. What’s a time when low tech-beat […]
ATFAQ202: Q1. What does an AT Act program do?, Q2. What can I do with my old Assistive Tech, Q3, My school work is getting more difficult and struggling with reading and writing, Q4. What can I do about physical and mental exhaustion at work, Q5. What an Assistive Tech tool that people may not […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ201: Q1. Annotating PDFs in School, Q2: Adapted Lock for School Locker, Q3. Touch Screen tools and apps for low vision users, Q4. Portable video magnifiers for classrooms, Q5. Wilcard: oddest every day item repurposed into assistive technology
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Andrson, Belva Smith ATFAQ 200 – Q1. PDF Summarizer, Q2. Replace letters on keyboard, Q3. Light dimming overlays, Q4. Alternate apps for iModeling and BuzzCards, Q5. Wildcard: Most-used keyboard shortcut and what does it say about you?
Q1. Input Devices for Cerberal Palsy, Q2. Devices for limited or no verbal speech, Q3. Tech for staying organized and focused, Q4. Selecting devices for Visual Impairment, Q5. Wildcard: Common Myths about AT and how you respond. Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith —– Transcript Starts Here —– Audio: I have a question. Huh? […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ198 – Q1. Video Modeling Apps, Q2. AT for Cooking, Q3. AT for Learning Disabilities, Q4. AI Tools for Dyslexia, Q5. Wildcard: Everyday products that should be marketed as AT —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 2: I have a question. Speaker 1: Huh? Speaker 2: Like what? […]
Panelists: Brian, Josh, Belva ATFAQ197 – Q1. Headmouse for iPad, Q2. Talking clocks or watches, Q3. Caregiver Paging Systems, Q4. BVI Navigation in Public Spaces, Q5. Retro Assistive Tech you want back. —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 15: I have a question. Speaker 13: Huh? Speaker 16: Like what? Speaker 14: I’ve always wondered. […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Personal Voice on iOS, Q2. Mobile Voice access for verbal processing challenges, Q3. Rayban Meta Smart Glasses, Q4. Apps for Low vision, Q5. Wildcard: How do you see AI helping with assistive tech?
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. voice input software, Q2. Apps for organization and time management, Q3. Wearable Technologies, Q4. Mouse options for limited dexterity , Q5. Wildcard: Most memorable job accommodation —– Transcript Starts Here —– Opening: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered. What about, do you know? […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Blind gardening, Q2. Cell Phones for visually impaired, Q3. Smart glasses for visually impaired, Q4. Thoughts on AI —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: What? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered. Belva Smith: What about, do you know… […]
ATFAQ193 – Q1. Enabling tech for seniors, Q2. Favorite OCR apps, Q3. Adaptive keyboard apps, Q4. iPad wheelchair mount, Q5. Wildcard: Favorite Holiday Tradition Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson Q1. Medication Management, Q2. Communication solutions, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature
The post ATFAQ192 – Q1. Medication Management, Q2. ASL Interpreting, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ191 – Q1. New Outlook app w/ Jaws, Q2. Classroom AT, Q3. AT for Elementary Math, Q4. Mounting device to wheelchair, Q5. Wildcard: top 4 tech considerations for college student.
The post ATFAQ191 – Q1. New Outlook app w/ Jaws, Q2. Classroom AT, Q3. AT for Elementary Math, Q4. Mounting device to wheelchair, Q5. Wildcard: top 4 tech considerations for college student first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
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.
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.
Easterseals Crossroads’ INDATA Project was “designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology.” What many people may not realize is that it ends up educating the Easterseals team as much as those it serves. One of the many ways it does this is through INDATA’s three podcasts, in which Easterseals specialists examine AT […]
The post Two-Way Listening and Learning: The INDATA Project’s Podcast History first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
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.
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 […]
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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 Transcript Starts Here:
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 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ170: Best of Questions Episode – Q1. Live Caption Apps for Events, Q2. Favorite productivity apps, Q3. Tools for reading around the home, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Mind-mapping software, Q6. Wildcard: Decision tree for recommending AT
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ169 – Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch-operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ168 – Q1. AT for Reading, Q2. AT for Writing, Q3. AT for Math, Q4. Wildcard: Who do I talk to about accommodation or assistive technology at school ——— Transcript Starts Here ——– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith ATFAQ167 – Q1. Sip Puff controlled computers, Q2. Remote Supports in Home, Q3. Keyboard Access on iPad, Q4. Anti-Tremor computer mouse, Q5. Jumbo Braille options, Q6. Wildcard: virus protection for your smartphone
Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ 166 – Q1. Phonetic spelling tools, Q2. Accessible card games, Q3. Accessible pill boxes, Q4. Accessible Gardening tools, Q5. Mouse solution for quadriplegia, Q6. Wildcard: Your search engine preference ——– Transcript Starts Here ——–
Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ 165 – Q1. Switches for 5yr old with CP, Q2. Communication/Translation solutions, Q3. Is Jaws scripting necessary, Q4. Avolition solutions, Q5, Extended visor for a vehicle, Q6: Wildcard: How to get started with podcasting —— Transcript Starts Here —– Intro: I have a question. […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on —— Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ163 – Q1. Digital Literacy for Seniors, Q2. State AT Programs, Q3. Portable Video Magnifiers, Q4. Note-taking for the person who is blind, Q5. Issues that slow down workplace accommodations, Q6. Wildcard: Tell us about a previous job of yours
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ162 – Q1. What is more accessible Amazon Echo or Google Home, Q2. Alarms for Deaf Student, Q3. Reading and Filling in forms with a smartphone, Q4. The transition from HS for students/parents with disabilities, Q5. Is Dragon voice-input worth the investment, Q6. Wildcard: DEI and […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee ATFAQ161 – Q1. Smart Pillboxes, Q2. Tracking devices for elopement, Q3. Should I upgrade to Windows 11, Q4. Using the computer with limited fine motor control, Q5. Accessible BBQs and meat smokers, Q6. Wildcard: Are delivery services here to stay? —— Transcript Starts Here —— Speaker […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee ATFAQ160 Q1. Accessible Gaming Considerations?, Q2. Affordable, Low-tech door entry systems, Q3. Medication and Exercise apps, Q4. Talking financial calculator, Q5. An easier way to activate small buttons on phone, Q6. What delivery services do you use? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Audience: I have a […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ159 – Q1. Accessing iPhone with Vision and Mobility needs, Q2. Smartphones without internet access, Q3. Voice-input with Zoom online meetings, Q4. Handsfree solution for answering phones, Q5.Favorite productivity apps, Q6. Wildcard: Favorite Podcast Listens —— Transcript Starts Here ——
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ158 – Q1. Are built-in virus programs enough, Q2. Head-worn video magnifiers, Q3. Why is AT so expensive sometimes, Q4. GPS apps for blind or visually impaired, Q5. defrosting windows on an accessible vehicle, Q6. Does Dragon work with Zoomtext, Q7. Wildcard: What apps are in your dock? […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability-related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Writing solutions for students with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ156 – Q1. Documentation Translation Apps, Q2. Handwriting Recognition on Computer, Q3. Neo Smartpen Information, Q4. Transcription for Hard of Hearing Student, Q5. Refresh Rates in Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Have you started Christmas shopping? Are things available? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ155 – Q1. Dragon in MS Excel, Q2. Reading PDF report card w/ screenreader, Q3. Creating Math Equations on Computer, Q4. Amazon Echo Training Materials, Q5. Wildcard: Indispensable Tool or Device —- Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ154 Best of Episode – Q1. Episode 150 Question 4 – Where to Request Accommodations in Higher Ed, Q2. Episode 139 Question 4 – Communication with my parent who feels isolated, Q3. Episode 134 Question 3 – Techniques for cleaning devices, Q4. Episode 128 Question 3 […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ153 – Q1. Accessible and Secure Browsers, Q2. Brailling Debit/Credit Cards, Q3. Public Workstation Technologies, Q4. Mobility Issues in Chemistry Class, Q5. Mouse/Trackpad for iPad, Q6. How have you adapted services during the pandemic, and what has surprised you?
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ152 – Q1 – Difference between ZoomText Speech and a Screen Reader, Q2. Adjustable Desk safety, Q3. Discreet voice amplifier, Q4. Equipment Lending Libraries, Q5. Wildcard: What is in your junk drawer? —— Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: I have a question. Welcome to ATFAQ, […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo, Nikol Prieto ATFAQ151 – Q1. Grants for Vehicle Modifications Q2. Low vision migrating to SharePoint, Q3. iOS or PC-based live captioning tool, Q4. Visitor touchscreen kiosk access, Q5. Wildcard: Windows 11 preparedness —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ150 – Q1. Note Taking solutions for students, Q2. Prep and organizing thoughts for writing assignments, Q3. Solutions for low vision in an educational environment, Q4. Where to request accommodations in higher Ed, Q5. Wildcard: Tips and info for students before heading off to school […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ149 – Q1. Driverless Cars, Q2. Vibrating Alarm, Q3. Lightweight white canes, Q4. Computer access for very limited mobility, Q5. Wildcard: Worldwide microchip shortage and how it affects assistive technology —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton Welcome to ATFAQ, Assisted Technology Frequently Asked […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ148 – Q1. Extendable/Retractable Stylus, Q2. MindMapping software for O365, Q3. Health Maintenance Apps, Q4. Elopement Devices, Q5. Time management apps, Q6. Wildcard: Resources for making technology purchases —- Transcript Starts Here —- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions with your host, […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ147 – Q1. Loan Libraries, Q2. Text-to-Speech AAC for phone, Q3. Chrome Compatible Joysticks, Q4. Aira vs. BeMyEyes, Q5. Basic Loan Library Needs, Q6. WildCard: Thoughts on Win11 —- Transcript Starts Here —- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions with your […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Aug Comm Device and Text messages, Q2. 2nd Hand YouTube Captions, Q3. Headset for hard of hearing, Q4. Xbox Adaptive Game Controller, Q5. Device trials and demos Q6. Wildcard: Driverless Cars as an accommodation —— Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Doorbell alert for Deaf/HoH, Q2. Accessible Digital Camera, Q3. SmartPen and Dictation software, Q4. One-handed keyboards, Q5. Calendar and scheduling tools, Q6. Wildcard: Future of accessibility ——– Transcript Starts Here ———– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions, with your host, Brian […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ144 – Q1. Kurzweil USB-C Scanner, Q2. Communication Devices, Q3. Closed Captioning Services, Q4. Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, Q5, GPS Tracker for Elopment, Q6. Wildcard: Thoughts on the new Apple AirTags? ———— Transcript Starts Here ————
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo ATFAQ143 – Q1. VictorTrek or VictorStream what are the differences, Q2. Non-verbal communication tech for culinary school, Q3. Funding options for accessible van, Q4, Amplified phone systems, Q5. AT services offered at Easterseals Crossroads, Q6. Wildcard: Should Voc Rehab provide tech just because it is […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo ATFAQ142 – Q1. Direct Touch Apps in VoiceOver, Q2. Texting from iPad to non-iOS devices, Q3. Headsets for sensory needs, Q4. One-handed typing and hobbies, Q5. Dysphonia – help being understood on phone, Q6. Wildcard: College Student get by with an iPad? ——————— Transcription […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo Q1: Voice or one handed phone use, Q2: Time management apps, Q3: Barcode Readers, Q4. Audio described exercise apps, Q5: Dragon and Magnifier Software, Q6: Wildcard: What have you learned through COVID? ———Transcription Starts Here ————– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ140 – Q1. Battery Tester for blind or visually impaired, Q2. Apps that provide audio and visual feedback as someone types, Q3. Text-to-Speech on the iPad, Q4. Note-taking apps and tools, Q5. Emergency Preparedness – what items do you have set aside in case of an […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ139 Q1. Websites to teach typing to persons who are blind, Q2. GPS apps to help family know where you are, Q3. Screen reader accessible PDF editor, Q4. Communication with my older parents who feel isolated, Q5. Choosing between iPad Pro 12.9 and 10, Q6. Upgrading […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ138 – Q1. Handwriting into editable text, Q2. AT for home care and public transportation, Q3. Handheld electronic games for the Blind, Q4. Professional assistance with choosing the right tools and devices, Q5. Reading documents with WIndows Narrator, Q6. Wildcard: Virtual Conferences – here to stay? […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ137 – Q1. Migrating from Windows to Mac with a screenreader, Q2. Smartphone accessibility choices, Q3. Could Windows Magnifier replace ZoomText, Q4. What is Louie Voice Control, Q5. Wildcard: Forecasting 2021 – product delays and assistive technology ——————- Transcript Starts Here ——————— Brian Norton: Welcome to […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Glassouse experiences, Q2. One-handed keyboard or One-handed typing, Q3. Smartwatch for executive functioning, Q4. Buy, Sell and Exchange AT sites, Q5. Chrome Apps for executive functioning, Q6. Wildcard: Screen Time —————— transcript starts here ———————– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, assistive technology frequently asked questions […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Is it important to become MS Office certified, Q2. Getting rid of the Covid-19 Tracker App, Q3. O365 or Google Docs w/ Jaws, Q4. New Macbook accessibility features, Q5. Video Modeling apps, Q6. Wildcard: Will the workforce return to work after Covid? ——————– Transcript starts […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Scanning issues in iOS, Q2. Handheld Bluetooth Mics, Q3. Techniques and Guidelines for Cleaning Devices, Q4. Apple vs. PC accessibility, Q5. Chrome Apps for Reading and Writing, Q6. Wildcard: To upgrade or not —————– Transcript Starts Here —————————— Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Go to Resources for Apps, Q2. Programmable Keyboards, Q3. Borrowing Equipment, Q4. Text-to-Speech for Mac, Q5. Best Apps or Devices for Visual Impairment, Q6. Wildcard: Holiday Plans COVID style ————– transcript starts here ——————– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions, with […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Android or iOS for intellectual disability, Q2. Do we need a computer anymore, Q3. Online Checks for visually impaired, Q4. GPS Preferences, Q5. Keyboard shortcuts for Chrome OS, Q6. Wildcard: What do you use to keep track of Todos? —————–Transcript starts here ———————————- Brian Norton: […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Low Tech AT, Q2. Classroom Transcriptions, Q3. Voice Control on iPhone, Q4. Android or iOS accessibility, Q5. Favorite iOS 14 accessibility feature, Q6. Wildcard: Are we ever going back to regular “office work”? —————— Transcript Starts Here ———————————- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo. Q1. ScreenReaders for non-visually impaired, Q2. Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text options for Mac, Q3. Mirror Android Devices, Q4. When to transition from ScreenMag to ScreenReader, Q5. iOS Trackpads and Mice, Q6. Wildcard: What do you use for AntiVirus? ——————- Transcript Starts Here ———————— Intro: I have […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson – Q1 – Transcription options for the classroom, Q2 – Voice-to-text for coding, Q3 – Apps for Executive Functioning, Q4 – Text Based Aug Comm Apps, Q5 – Smart Canes for the Blind, Q6 – Wildcard: Most reliable AT resources ————— Transcript Starts Here ——————— Brian […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo. Q1. Double-Clicking issue w/ iPhone, Q2. Teaching ZoomText Remotely, Q3. Computer Repair Concerns, Q4. Graphing Calculator for Blind and Visually Impaired, Q5. Text-to-Audio program for Tablet, Q6: Wildcard: What will replace the handshake? —————– Transcript Starts Here ———————- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo – Q1. Centering your camera view in on-line meetings for blind and visually impaired, Q2. Transitioning from Jaws to NVDA where do I begin, Q3. Backup iPod without Mac, Q4, Hobbies for blind and visually impaired, Q5. embedded captions for on-line meetings, Q6. Wildcard: What do […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo – Q1. Automatic Book Scanners, Q2. AT assessment guidelines, Q3. Rent Assistive Technology, Q4. Accessible Video Conferencing, Q5. Large Bluetooth Keyboards, Q6. Wildcard: ride-sharing here for the long haul? ———– Transcript Starts Here ————— Brian Norton: Hello and welcome to ATFAQ episode 126. My name is […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Handheld Magnifier or Phone App, Q2. Muting and Unmuting Zoom Participants w/ screenreader, Q3. Go to Resources for Apps, Q4. Accessibile websites for COVID-19 information, Q5. Apps simiilar to K3000 for PC, Q6. Wildcard: Things you’d like to continue as things get back to “normal” […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo – Q1. Ergo tips for working from home , Q2. Free voice-input programs, Q3. Cause and effect toys for increasing use of legs, Q4. Best online meeting tools, Q5. Turn off Braille Dots 7/8, Q5. WildCard: Cellphones are dirty… do you use earbuds? ————————- Transcript Starts […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Secure online meeting tools, Q2. Freestanding adjustable iPad Holder , Q3. Microwave for visually impaired, 4. Deaf-Blind distance communication, Q5. WildCard: One thing you’d like to remain the same after things return to “normal” ———————- Transcript Starts Here —————————– Speaker 1: I have a question. […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. online safety, Q2. Alexa for Brain Injury needs, Q3. Advantages of iPhone 11, Q4. Wildcard: How has COVID-19 negatively impacted you ——–Transcript Starts Here———————————— Intro: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered… Do you know? I have a question. I’ve always wondered…I […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Staying focused when working from home, Q2. Ordering services online (food, groceries, cleaning), Q3. Cleaning your tech devices, Q4. Wildcard: How has this Pandemic changed your job ————–Transcript Starts Here—————————— Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? Speaker 2: […]
ATFAQ119 – Q1. Web accessibility tools, Q2. Remimder apps, Q3. Proper name for a computer mouse, Q4. Barcode readers, Q5. What that freeze button for, Q6. Tools to help with balance, Q7. Wildcard Question: Taxes… on your own or does someone do them for you Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo […]
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ119 – Q1. keyboard and mouse access w/ feet, Q2 – Low Vision Password Managers, Q3 – Telecommunication for Persons w/ Speech difficulties, Q4 – Head-pointers for Touchscreens, Q5 – Tech for Dysgraphia, Q6 – Wildcard Question: How are you remaining connected during the COVID-19 crisis […]
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo and Belva Smith, ATFAQ 118 – Best Of Episode – Q1 – light sensitivity accommodations, Q2 – Alerting systems at night, Q3 – Orcam for computer text, Q4 – One-handed productivity on keyboard, Q5 – 0365 Accessibility Features, Q6 Wildcard: Is it possible to live off grid? ————-Transcript […]
Panel – Brian Norton, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson – Q1 – diffusing lights, Q2 – text-to-speech on iPhone, Q3 – Chrome extensions for Executive Functioning, Q4 – VoiceOver compatible games, Q5 – Descriptive Audio on Roku, Q6 – What tech is collecting dust in your drawers? ———–Transcript Starts Here——————————— Tracy Castillo: I have […]
Panel – Brian Norton, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith – Q1- favorite tech or info from ATIA, Q2 – AT or not AT that is the question, Q3 – accessible payment methods, Q4 – tools for checking webpage accessibility , Q5 smartphone app for reading colors, Q6 large display calculators for visually impaired, Q7 Wildcard: What […]
Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson and Tracy Castillo – Q1 – time management solutions, Q2 – Mic options for classroom, Q3 – Google Home Speech Recognition, Q4 – App for making change, Q5 – free screen capture apps, Q6 – Inspiration brainstorming software alternatives, Q7- Wildcard: I can’t do without technology […]
Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- free equipment for the blind or visually impaired, Q2 – handheld text-to-speech devices for classroom, Q3 – AT Conferences or learning opportunities, Q4 – favorite app and why , Q5 transcripts for Deaf or HOH , Q6 – Wildcard: Is it possible to live […]
Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- Thoughts on the C-Pen, Q2 – fall detection alerts, Q3 – noise canceling earbuds, Q4 – Smart pill boxes or dispensers , Q5 – Word prediction software for Windows and iPad , Q6- Wildcard: Donating a computer and deleting data ———— Transcription Starts Here—————————- […]
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Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- accessible geometry apps and software, Q2 – nail clipping, Q3 – light sensitivity accommodations, Q4 – transcription apps for meetings , Q5 – calculators for limited hand function, Q6- Snap and Read apps for documents , Q6 – Wildcard: Future of Accessible software with […]
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Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo and Josh Anderson – Q1- wireless voice amplifiers, Q2 – voice-input options, Q3 – accessible point-of-sale systems, Q4 – text prediction for Chrome Browser , Q5 – video magnifier options , Q6 – Wildcard: Portable Storage Devices ————-Transcript Starts Here——————————- Tracy Castillo:I have a question. Josh Anderson:Huh? […]
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Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- text-to-speech programs for young people, Q2 – utensils for hand tremors, Q3 – language translation Apps, Q4 – spanish word prediction apps, Q5 – OCR apps for iOS and Android, Q7 – Wildcard: Most anticipated mainstream tech? ————————–Transcript Starts Here ——————————- SPEAKER: I have […]
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Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- favorite iOS 13 accessibility feature, Q2 – Looking for tabletop suction cup mount, Q3 – real-time Language translation, Q4 – depth perception and color identification on the job, Q5 – Talking financial and scientific calculator, Q6 – Using Zoomtext or NVDA w/ Dragon, Q7 […]
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