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Topic Archives: Apple apps
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving App on Sale (and Accessible!)
Here’s some fun for that road trip to Grandma’s house… or condo. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving–A Peanuts Interactive Classic for All Ages is on sale for a limited time ($2.99 from $4.99). This is an iOS ebook app that is … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps, apps, children
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Proloquo4Text is 50% off until July 31–Great Text-based AAC!
Proloquo4Text is a highly-rated text-based AAC app. It is on sale for $64.99 in the iTunes app store until July 31 (during the ISAAC conference). It is usually $129.99. We wrote about this app in the MassMATCH Quarterly News this … Continue reading
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Tagged AAC, Apple apps, apps, iPad
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Voice Dream–a Great Reading App–is Half Price through Sunday
Voice Dream Reader version 3 is out and offers impressive new features. The app is for iPad and iPhone and the latest version includes Ivona voices as an option for reading text aloud as well as support for reading PDF … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Education and AT
Tagged Apple apps, book accessibility, iPad, iPhone, literacy, school
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Free App for Searching Autism Apps!
Check it out! The EmergingEDTech blog recommends a FREE app at iTunes today. Apps for Autism is a tool that provides an easy way to search and find apps that may be of benefit to individuals with autism or other special needs. App listings … Continue reading
2 Free Assistive Technology Demos at Boston AT Regional Center (Easter Seals)
Free Mini Demos March 15 Thursday 11:00-12:00 – Proloquo2Go This demonstration is for people who have heard about this popular communication app but who haven’t had a chance to see it in action. We will demonstrate basic features such as … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps, blind, book accessibility, literacy
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iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone
January 11, Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111 Presenter: Catherine Bly and Kristi Peak-Oliveira, ATRC Coordinators This presentation will touch upon the latest iDevices on the market from … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Employment and AT, Events, Universal Design, Web Accessibility
Tagged ALS, Apple apps, Assistive Technology, blind, cell phones, cognitive disabilities, free software, GPS, iPad, iPhone, literacy, low vision, MS
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iOS Accessibility: a Review for Users Who are Blind or Visually Impaired – By Peter Cantisani, Friends of ATIA newsletter
Apple didn’t make a big deal out it, but its iOS-based devices (iPhone, iPod, iPad) offer a revolutionary approach to accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired. The devices are based on a TouchScreen interface that relies on … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps, blind, mobile phones
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Bureau of Engraving and Printing Launches EyeNote™ App to Help the Blind and Visually Impaired Denominate US Currency
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has developed a free downloadable application (app) to assist the blind and visually impaired denominate US currency. The app is called EyeNote™. EyeNote™ is a mobile device app designed for Apple iPhone (3G, … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple apps
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Free Apps, Get Your Free Apps Here!
IPads are hot! I saw a report that said there are literally thousands of apps for the iPhone and iPad published on iTunes daily (hope I got that right). How can we keep up? There are few sources for free app … Continue reading
Apple Makes Room for Special Education Apps–ABLEDBODY
By Suzanne Robitaille Apple has created a section in its App Store called “Special Education” to recognize the increasing number of apps for people with disabilities, including learning disorders and non-verbal autism.[….] Apple also has a page listing many third-party … Continue reading
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