Tag: AT

AT or IT?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Apps, Discussion
A woman taking a call
Even in today’s world of technology, there is sometimes some confusion when it comes to determining whether something is an IT (Information Technology) related issue or whether it is an AT (Assistive Technology) related issue. In today’s e-bulletin, we are going to look at the definitions of these two closely related concepts, and we’re also…

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Why Using A.T. Isn’t Cheating

Posted on March 21, 2019 by In A.T. Devices, Discussion
A woman using an iPad
Students and teachers are becoming increasingly comfortable with assistive technology in the class, and in many schools, AT is viewed as being a permanent fixture in the classroom environment. However, among some students, there is a perception that using AT is “cheating”, and this perception sometimes leads to AT abandonment. Of course, with any emerging…

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Dropbox Paper

Posted on October 10, 2018 by In Apps, Learning, Writing
A group of individuals using assistive technology
In case you haven’t heard of it, Dropbox(new window) is a cloud-based storage service that allows users to upload and share files from anywhere in the world, on virtually any device. Now, imagine combining that service with a free productivity and collaboration app that allows users to integrate their Dropbox files with other resources from…

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SensusAccess: Helping Users Create Accessible Content

Posted on April 25, 2018 by In A.T. Services, Learning, PC
A person using a desktop computer
Creating accessible content isn’t always easy, but, alternative solutions to traditional media are needed in order to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to make use of that content. Granted, the acceptance and implementation of universal design(new window) philosophy is making a huge impact in this regard, with companies such as Google and Amazon…

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