Category: Accessibility

Apple’s Continued Impact on Accessibility and Accessible Technology

At a recent media event, Apple announced a number of new software and hardware products.  Although Apple executives have, in previous years,  devoted stage time to accessibility announcements, they did not do so at this event. However. these  announcements still impact accessibility and assistive technology.

Brian Meersma of the Assistive Technology Blog, reviews and comments on the features that have a positive impact on accessibility.

Brian’s comments are at: Apple’s Announcements Impact on Accessibility

AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder

AudioNote  note-taking software that combines the functionality of note-taking and voice recording apps  that saves users time while improving the quality of notes. It is free and available for Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone, and iPad. Features include:

  • Text or handwritten notes.
  • Record meetings, conferences, interviews, and memos.
  • Share notes with key stakeholders or classmates.
  • Automatic audio amp for recording in large classrooms.
  • Highlight notes during playback.
  • Import lecture slides as background†††
  • Automatic audio amp for recording in large classrooms
  • Highlighter for key terms

†††Feature is  not available on iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android phones

Visit AudioNote – Notepad and Voice Recorder to download the version of choice (Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone,  and iPad) view screen shots,  and to access the user guide.

 

Looking for a Full-Sized Keyboard for Your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch?

If you are looking for a full-size keyboard to use with  your iPad, iPod Touch or iPhone, consider the Macally iKeyLT.  Brian Meersma reviews  this full sized wired keyboard for iOS devices at the Assistive Technology Blog

The Macally iKeyLT is a full sized wired keyboard for iOS devices with the lightning connector. It has a standard layout and includes a number of buttons specifically for iOS devices. For people who struggle to type on their iOS device the iKeyLT offers a solution.  To read the full post: Macally iKeyLT Keyboard