Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ177 – Q1. NLS Reader still available? Q2. Navigational devices for Blind/Low Vision, Q3. Dragon for ESL students, Q4. Textbooks in Electronic Form (K-12), Q5. What is in your toolbox?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ176 – Q1. Answer/Hangup Samsung Phone Handsfree, Q2. Blue light monitor adjustments, Q3. Real-time Language Translation options, Q4. Basic e-text readers for Word, PDFs, Web, Q5. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ175 – Q1. Realtime document language translation, Q2. Assistive Touch for blind and visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10 or Win 11, Q4. Android app similar to Seeing AI, Q5. Text Reader for Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Online or in-person Christmas shopping and holiday tradition […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ174 – Q1. One-handed typing, Q2. Talking thermostats for visually impaired, Q3. Jitterbug phone accessibility, Q4. Real-time transcriptions for college lecture, Q5. On-screen keyboards with high contrast keys, Q6: Wildcard: Inspirational case studies —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Huh? Like […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ173 – Q1. AT for Dyslexia, Q2. Adaptive Gaming Options, Q3. Fidget Toys, Q4. Text-based AAC Apps, Q5. Online Typing Tutorials for the blind, Q5. Where does the passion for your work come from? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Voice input and Screen readers, Q2. Stylus for Whiteboard, Q3. Tools and Devices for the Kitchen, Q4. Seeing AI alternative for Android, Q5. Basic Environmental Control, Q6. Wildcard: Android, iOS, Windows, Apple – what is your recommendation for someone with vision impairment —– Transcript Starts […]

ATFAQ171 features panelists Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, and Tracy Castillo discussing advice for new AT providers, digital literacy and assistive technology, alternative keyboards for individuals with disabilities, iOS16 accessibility including live captions on FaceTime calls, and finding support as someone new to disability.

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ170: Best of Questions Episode – Q1. Live Caption Apps for Events, Q2. Favorite productivity apps, Q3. Tools for reading around the home, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Mind-mapping software, Q6. Wildcard: Decision tree for recommending AT —– Transcript Starts Here —– Intro: I have a […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ169 – Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch-operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products

Panelists Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, and Tracy Castillo discuss assistive technology tools for reading, writing, and math. They also cover who to talk to about accommodations and assistive technology at school, transitioning to higher education, and listener feedback.