Accessibility Minute with Laura Medcalf Laura Medcalf

Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! As digital content becomes more prevalent, accessibility becomes more important.  One example of such accessibility is the LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech device.  The LyriQ […]

Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you’re searching for an educational, fun app for your kindergartner, check out TeachMe: Kindergarten.  There are six different age-appropriate subjects that TeachMe: […]

Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! A poor office setup can lead to pain in your back and shoulders.  Ergonomic mice are designed to reduce or eliminate movements that […]

  Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! On April 17, 2024 the U.S. Congress and the disability community will celebrate  National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day. The day honors […]

Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! There are so many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications available to help transform your mobile device into a communication device.  One available […]

Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! In the bustling landscape of urban living, accessibility and inclusivity in public transportation are paramount. As cities evolve, so do the tools designed […]