Introduction Voice Control is an assistive tool that was first introduced to Apple laptops and computers in 2019 through the macOS Catalina software update. It allows users with physical disabilities to fully use their device, boasting the ability to navigate a desktop and its applications and interact with on-screen activity using voice commands. Stand Out […]
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OrCam Technologies leverages artificial intelligence to develop portable assistive devices, enhancing independence for individuals with visual impairments or reading challenges. These AI-driven tools, available in handheld and wearable formats, expand access to information and facilitate interaction with the environment
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AirPods Pro are wireless earbuds that offer a range of features designed to enhance audio experiences for users with diverse hearing needs. These features include noise cancellation, spatial audio, adaptive transparency, and a hearing health suite. Key Accessibility Features Live Listen Live Listen turns the iPhone into a remote microphone that sends sound to AirPods
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Introduction Growing up, I would always be intrigued by how accessible elevators were in Korea. Every time I would get on, I would be notified of the floor I’m on, the floor I press, the floor I land on, the doors opening and closing. To add on, every single button had braille that I would
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Introduction The PS Access Controller by Sony, is a PlayStation 5 controller designed to enhance gaming accessibility. This controller aims to provide a more convenient gaming experience for players with special needs, helping them overcome the challenges of traditional controllers. Key Features of PS Access Controller Feature1: Modular Design The modular design of the PS
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Introduction The AirPods Pro 2’s hearing health features can help people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear their surroundings (voices, music, and sounds) more clearly. Users can complete a clinically validated hearing test and access hearing health metrics on their iPhone, and the AirPods Pro 2 will adjust the audio output based on their
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The NuMuv Grip-Aid is an assistive tool that can be used to relieve discomfort associated with grip. By inserting an object into the egg-shaped silicone frame, the NuMuv Grip-Aid provides a larger grip area for objects with small or narrow surfaces. It is most commonly used with utensils, writing tools, and similar items.
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Screen readers, like JAWS and NVDA, enable people who are blind or visually impaired to access digital content by converting text into speech and allowing navigation through keyboard shortcuts. These tools enhance digital accessibility, providing users with an alternative to visually engaging with websites, applications, and documents. Screen Readers: Enhancing Digital Accessibility Screen readers are
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What is Bloomberg Connects? The Bloomberg Connects app provides free digital guides to over 550 museums, galleries, gardens, public art, festivals, historic sites, and more, expanding access to arts and culture around the world. The app offers the ability to learn about current exhibitions at a portfolio of participating cultural partners through dynamic content exclusive
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Audio descriptions are an accessibility feature on video streaming platforms that uses narration to describe what happens in a scene between dialogue. This feature benefits people who are blind or have low vision to understand plot-critical details that are visually communicated in a video.
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