by Trish Robichaud | Jun 27, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Media Coverage, Resources/Tools
WASHINGTON: Odin Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on the T-Mobile network, announced the country’s first mobile service designed for the sole purpose of improving wireless accessibility for people who are blind or low vision. Emporia Essence: A simple...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 20, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Education, Events
Amazon improved its Kindle iOS app accessibility. The updated version 3.8 of the app is to adjust line spacing, Multipage Highlights and Print Replica Textbooks notebook improvements. Amazon added accessibility improvements in latest’s update including the ability to...
by Trish Robichaud | May 30, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers, Resources/Tools
We all work too much. Many don’t realize how important it is to step away from the monitor and take a break. This isn’t just for your physical health, but your mental health.For some users breaks come naturally. For others, a bit of a heads up is necessary. As you...
by Trish Robichaud | Mar 23, 2013 | All, AODA Standards, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Physical Barriers
OTTAWA: The Canadian Transportation Agency launched yesterday two new resource tools for travellers with disabilities and for transportation service providers to improve their access to and understanding of the Agency’s process for resolving disputes within the...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 6, 2012 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Resources/Tools
Tyler Austin is one of thousands of Canadians who can now speak, thanks to MyVoice, a new technology developed by two University of Toronto students. Tyler, 18, is from Toronto and has cerebral palsy, which affects his muscle control and makes it difficult for him to...
by Trish Robichaud | Nov 6, 2011 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Media Coverage
Advocates for the hearing impaired are hoping a technology that drastically reduces background noise for the hearing impaired will find a home in public spaces across Canada. The technology, known as a “hearing loop,” is a thin strand of wire radiating...
