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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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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

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