
Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast
ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
Latest episodes

Jan 10, 2022 • 58min
ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Computer access for student with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information?
Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability-related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Writing solutions for students with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? […]

Dec 13, 2021 • 59min
ATFAQ156 – Q1. Documentation Translation Apps, Q2. Handwriting Recognition on Computer, Q3. Neo Smartpen Information, Q4. Transcription for Hard of Hearing Student, Q5. Refresh Rates in Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Have you started Christmas shopping? Are things available?
Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ156 – Q1. Documentation Translation Apps, Q2. Handwriting Recognition on Computer, Q3. Neo Smartpen Information, Q4. Transcription for Hard of Hearing Student, Q5. Refresh Rates in Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Have you started Christmas shopping? Are things available? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome […]

Nov 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
ATFAQ155 – Q1. Dragon in MS Excel, Q2. Reading PDF report card w/ screenreader, Q3. Creating Math Equations on Computer, Q4. Amazon Echo Training Materials, Q5. Wildcard: Indispensable Tool or Device
Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ155 – Q1. Dragon in MS Excel, Q2. Reading PDF report card w/ screenreader, Q3. Creating Math Equations on Computer, Q4. Amazon Echo Training Materials, Q5. Wildcard: Indispensable Tool or Device —- Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked […]

Oct 25, 2021 • 55min
ATFAQ154 Best of Episode – Q1. Episode 150 Question 4 – Where to Request Accommodations in Higher Ed, Q2. Episode 139 Question 4 – Communication with my parent who feels isolated, Q3. Episode 134 Question 3 – Techniques for cleaning devices, Q4. Episode 128 Question 3 – Computer Repair Issues, Q5. Episode 117 Question 1 – Diffusing lights in your office area
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ154 Best of Episode – Q1. Episode 150 Question 4 – Where to Request Accommodations in Higher Ed, Q2. Episode 139 Question 4 – Communication with my parent who feels isolated, Q3. Episode 134 Question 3 – Techniques for cleaning devices, Q4. Episode 128 Question 3 […]

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
ATFAQ153 – Q1. Accessible and Secure Browsers, Q2. Brailling Debit/Credit Cards, Q3. Public Workstation Technologies, Q4. Mobility Issues in Chemistry Class, Q5. Mouse/Trackpad for iPad, Q6. How have you adapted services during the pandemic, and what has surprised you
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ153 – Q1. Accessible and Secure Browsers, Q2. Brailling Debit/Credit Cards, Q3. Public Workstation Technologies, Q4. Mobility Issues in Chemistry Class, Q5. Mouse/Trackpad for iPad, Q6. How have you adapted services during the pandemic, and what has surprised you?

Sep 27, 2021 • 49min
ATFAQ152 – Q1 – Difference between Zoomtext Speech and a Screen Reader, Q2. Adjustable Desk safety, Q3. Discreet voice amplifier, Q4. Equipment Lending Libraries, Q5. Wildcard: What is in your junk drawer?
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ152 – Q1 – Difference between ZoomText Speech and a Screen Reader, Q2. Adjustable Desk safety, Q3. Discreet voice amplifier, Q4. Equipment Lending Libraries, Q5. Wildcard: What is in your junk drawer? —— Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: I have a question. Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

Sep 13, 2021 • 56min
ATFAQ151 – Q1. Grants for Vehicle Modifications Q2. Low vision migrating to sharepoint, Q3. iOS or PC based live captioning tool, Q4. Visitor touchscreen kiosk access, Q5. Windows 11 preparedness
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo, Nikol Prieto ATFAQ151 – Q1. Grants for Vehicle Modifications Q2. Low vision migrating to SharePoint, Q3. iOS or PC-based live captioning tool, Q4. Visitor touchscreen kiosk access, Q5. Wildcard: Windows 11 preparedness —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently […]

Aug 23, 2021 • 1h 7min
ATFAQ150 – Q1. Note Taking solutions for students, Q2. Prep and organizing thoughts for writing assignments, Q3. Solutions for low vision in educational environment, Q4. Where to request accommodations in higher ed, Q5. Wildcard: Tips and info for students before heading off to school.
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ150 – Q1. Note Taking solutions for students, Q2. Prep and organizing thoughts for writing assignments, Q3. Solutions for low vision in an educational environment, Q4. Where to request accommodations in higher Ed, Q5. Wildcard: Tips and info for students before heading off to school […]

Aug 9, 2021 • 1h 3min
ATFAQ149 – Q1. Driverless Cars, Q2. Vibrating Alarm, Q3. Lightweight white canes, Q4. Computer access for very limited mobility, Q5. Wildcard: Worldwide microchip shortage and how it affects assistive technology
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ149 – Q1. Driverless Cars, Q2. Vibrating Alarm, Q3. Lightweight white canes, Q4. Computer access for very limited mobility, Q5. Wildcard: Worldwide microchip shortage and how it affects assistive technology —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton Welcome to ATFAQ, Assisted Technology Frequently Asked […]