8 episodes

A podcast brought to you by New England Assistive Technology (NEAT). Tune in to hear the latest in assistive technology from our monthly guests.

Hosted by Steve Famiglietti
Produced by Kris Thompson & Adam Kosakowski
Music by Andrew Pergiovanni

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A podcast brought to you by New England Assistive Technology (NEAT). Tune in to hear the latest in assistive technology from our monthly guests.

Hosted by Steve Famiglietti
Produced by Kris Thompson & Adam Kosakowski
Music by Andrew Pergiovanni

    An Interview with Paul Weiland of Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness

    An Interview with Paul Weiland of Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness

    In this episode, we get to speak with Paul Weiland, Adaptive Sports Program Coordinator at Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness. Listen as Coach Paul discusses his background, gives an overview of Oak Hill Adaptive Sports and Fitness and what’s in store for their future!

    • 27 min
    Update from NEAT Director of AT Services, Nicole Feeney

    Update from NEAT Director of AT Services, Nicole Feeney

    NEAT has gone virtual! In this episode, Nicole gives listeners an update about important NEAT services during the COVID19 pandemic. Get updates about in-person services, free webinars, what's going on with Equipment Restoration Services and more! 

    • 12 min
    Interviews from the 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference: Part 2

    Interviews from the 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference: Part 2

    Steve Famiglietti and Adam Kosakowski recently attended the 2019 ACB Conference and Convention in Rochester, NY. There, they conducted interviews with some of the leading innovators in blindness and low vision technology.

    In this podcast, you will hear interviews from representatives of the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation and Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Learn about their services and the amazing world of guide dogs!

    • 15 min
    NEAT goes to CES 2020!

    NEAT goes to CES 2020!

    In this episode, Steve Famiglietti interviews Adam Kosakowski about his recent trip to the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.  You will hear about Adam's experience and the empowering, cutting edge technology that he saw at this year's CES. 

    • 21 min
    Interviews from the 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference: Part 1

    Interviews from the 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference: Part 1

    Steve Famiglietti and Adam Kosakowski recently attended the 2019 ACB Conference and Convention in Rochester, NY. There, they conducted interviews with some of the leading innovators in blindness and low vision technology. 

    In this podcast, you will hear the following interviews: 

    Aira- Jenine Stanley discusses their services that use the latest technologies to connect blind and low-vision people with real, highly-trained professionals who provide visual information on demand.

    Humanware- Adam and Steve chat with Humanware about their new BrailleNote Touch Plus.

    Freedom Scientific- Douglas Gerry discusses new licensing options for JAWs and some of their other great products.

    This is episode 1 of a 2 part series so stay tuned for more!

    • 26 min
    Smart Solutions: The Smart Home On Wheels

    Smart Solutions: The Smart Home On Wheels

    In this episode, Smart Technology Specialist, Kris Thompson, discusses the Smart Home On Wheels (SHOW). Listeners will get to know more about this innovative project and how it's raising awareness about how smart technology is leveling the playing field for everyone. Smart solutions such as Amazon Alexa, Apple's Siri, Google Home Assistant, and many others are changing the way we interact with our home environment.  These technologies offer tremendous potential for seniors and people with disabilities to successfully age in place. Kris will discuss the SHOW and how it is providing a way to showcase this life-enhancing technology. Click here for the transcript.

    • 25 min

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