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ATFAQ - Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions - The world of AT has questions. We have answers!

Question and Answers about assistive technology - the technology that helps people with disabilities be more independent at home, on the job, at school, or in the community. Host: Brian Norton of Easter Seals Crossroads.
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ATFAQ - Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions - The world of AT has questions. We have answers!
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Mar 25, 2024

ATFAQ190 - Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities

Feb 27, 2024

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

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

Jan 22, 2024

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

Dec 22, 2023

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

Nov 20, 2023

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? 

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

Aug 28, 2023

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. mart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT predictions. 

Jul 24, 2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

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? 

May 22, 2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith

ATFAQ183 - Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations

Apr 10, 2023

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

Mar 27, 2023

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

Mar 13, 2023

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 

Feb 27, 2023
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
Feb 13, 2023


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

Jan 30, 2023

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?  

Jan 9, 2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy CastilloATFAQ176 - 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. Free Computer Magnifiers, Q6. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions

Dec 26, 2022

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 special to you.

Nov 13, 2022

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? 

Oct 17, 2022

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

Oct 10, 2022

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  

Sep 24, 2022

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

Sep 12, 2022

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

Aug 3, 2022

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

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo

Aug 2, 2022

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

Jun 27, 2022

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

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