Saturday Technology Training Sessions Blog

This Blog includes information related to Library Adaptive Technology events, archives, presenter and participant recommendations and suggestions.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Accessibility Learning Webinar Series from Microsoft


Free training on the accessibility features of Microsoft products. Some of the webinars include:
Narrator 101, Magnifier and Low Vision Features in Windows 10, and Navigating the New Office Ribbon:

https://sway.office.com/ofnj0y3PT7dnqb0Z?ref=Link

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Free Webinars from Freedom Scientific:


http://www.freedomscientific.com/Services/TrainingAndCertification/FreeWebinars

Accessible Games 4the Blind

From UtahCouncil_Blind (@UCBInfo) 31/08/19, 9:21 PM: 
Accessible Games 4the Blind & Visually Impaired: Cards, board games, puzzles, and more!
What games can a blind, visually impaired, &low vision people use &play? This video goes over some of what's available. Share your favorite games down in the comments!
youtube.com/watch?v=s-FM8G… pic.twitter.com/GUKXBRQRVs

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Smart Glasses

The Job Accomodation Network has a list of smart glasses:
https://askjan.org/solutions/Smart-Glasses.cfm

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Roku and Accessibility

https://www.roku.com/accessibility

Friday, October 19, 2018

Well Connected


Well Connected
https://covia.org/services/well-connected/
 is a  program that offers activities, education, support groups, and friendly conversation over the phone or online.
CONNECT FROM ANYWHERE
Well Connected is a community made up of participants, staff, facilitators, presenters, and other volunteers who care about each other and who value being connected. All groups are accessible by phone from wherever you are at no cost to you.
Call to register,  877.797.7299, or coviaconnections@covia.org

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

The Statewide Vision Resource Center in Victoria Austrailia has a great website with many assistive technology tuorials: http://svrc.vic.edu.au/tutorials/ Check out the whole site.

Monday, August 20, 2018


JAWS Inspect is a tool for accessibility and JAWS compatibility testing and does not require a JAWS license to use.
https://www.paciellogroup.com/products/jaws-inspect/


Top Tech Tidbits is a great newsletter on Assistive Technology. To sign up, go to the following webpage and activate the link: Sign-Up Here to Receive Flying Blind, LLC Publications
http://www.flying-blind.com/ttt_enews_archive.html

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Chikodinaka Oguledo, long time member of the Adaptive Technology community in DC, has a new blog: https://chikodinakaoguledo.wordpress.com/ 

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Iphone Accessibility Resources


Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Explore instructional videos with tips on using vision accessibility features in iOS.
Learn moreabout the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
 

AppleVis.com

Join a community of blind and low-vision users of Apple products.
Learn moreabout AppleVis.com
 

VIPhone Discussion List

Connect with a community of people using VoiceOver and other Apple products.
Learn moreabout VIPhone Discussion List
 

Mac-cessibility Network

Get information on the use of Apple products by those who are blind or low vision.
Learn moreabout Mac-cessibility Network