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“I think it’s important as employers to step up to the plate and help newcomers when they come in with their skills. Oftentimes you can tap into some really great talent,” says Bev Grasse, Neil Squire Society’s Atlantic Regional Manager.
On this episode we are joined once again by Nakia Singh. We explore some interesting new assistive technology apps and devices including a solar powered keyboard, a distraction-free browser, a wearable metronome and more.
Kurzweil 3000 is a literacy tool that is designed to assist with reading, writing, comprehension, and test-taking, and it does so within one unified app.
Notability is a multi-media note-taking app that does everything you’d expect and more. The app would be a great choice for many persons with learning disabilities as it provides multiple means of recording and representation, plus it pairs well with Apple’s built-in accessibility features for iOS.
In this episode, we are joined by Nakia Singh. We make app recommendations for persons with visual disabilities, then we explore some exciting new assistive technology devices and apps including the Transit app, Andronix, smart locks for persons with disabilities, and more.