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What’s going on with IXD@Pratt? Posts in this category cover news, announcements, and other important information about the IXD program at Pratt.

Assistive Technology – Kurzweil 3000

Learning software for reading, writing and scanning documents Kurzweil 3000 is an assistive technology that primarily works as a screen reader. It also has some additional features like pdf scanning, access to dictionary and text-to-speech. The target audience for this software is students with visual impairments. Compatibility: It is available on Mac and Windows OS […]

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Design Critique: NYCourts.gov

For any juror summoned to serve in New York State, the NY Court website is the main artery through which one can uncover information about serving on a jury (or find any other court-related information.) This includes critical updates about whether or not one is called to serve on their expected summons date, or whether they are dismissed from being summoned.

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Assistive Technology: tactile

Tactile is a hardware product that converts any text into Braille. The braille reader has a refreshable braille display, scanning system, and OCR. With Tactile, a user can scan any printed document, such as mail, menu, or flyers, and immediately get the information back in Braille. Additionally, there is a companion app where documents can

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Design Critique: UN-Habitat Lebanon Neighborhood Profile Portal

Lebanon Neighborhood Profiles is an online interactive portal created by UN-Habitat Lebanon to share maps, statistical data, and information on both Lebanese and non-Lebanese residing in more than 30 of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Lebanon. The platform also serves as an open source for any information related to Lebanon’s disadvantaged neighborhoods from their built environment, governance, social and economic sectors, and history.

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