Ricky Buchanan
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Switch Control For iPod/iPad/iPhone Music
There are three hardware-based options of which I’m aware for accessing the music playing functions an an iPod, iPhone, or iPad, as well as customisable software programs. These won’t help you to use the programs on an iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad – just to play the music, audiobooks and podcasts you’ve already put onto the device.
Back To The Accessible Mac: Accessibility Implications From Apple’s 20 October Event’
There was a special Apple event in Cupertino on the 20th of October entitled “Back To The Mac”. We were treated to a plethora of Mac-related announcements which have plenty of fantastic accessibility implications. I’m going to briefly run down what each announcement was, and why it matters for Mac accessibility.
How Do I Use ZVRS With My iPhone or iPod Touch?
This video describes how to set up your iPhone 4 or iPod Touch with the ZVRS app and use it to call the ZVRS ASL video relay service in America.
Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0 Announced
Nuance Communications today announced the release of Dragon Dictate for Mac 2.0, a paid and rebranded upgrade for MacSpeech Dictate.
Stories: iPad Users With Disabilities
There have been a plethora of stories in the mainstream news and in blogs about the iPad and the amazing positive effects it’s having for people with various disabilities. Children with autism are the subject of many of these stories, but there are plenty of others who are getting amazing results from their iPads.
Apple announcements For September 1, 2010
There was an Apple event today which unveiled some exciting updated products. Unfortunately my own Mac has a broken video card and is at the local Apple shop for urgent repairs, but rather than delay telling you I am going to post this abbreviated account from my iPad (which has been invaluable while my computer has been away!).
ATMac Is Now An iTunes Affiliate
The good news is that we have been accepted into the iTunes affiliate program! By using affiliate links you can help ATMac earn some money to pay writers and improve the site.
Comparing iPads, Netbooks, and Auggies for AAC Use
RJ Cooper has put together two very helpful pages for people thinking about purchasing an iPad for use as an AAC device. These pages compare the capabilities of the iPad with those of a typical netbook computer, and another AAC device that RJ sells called an Auggie.
ShoutOUT Speech To Text Messaging For iOS
ShoutOUT is a messaging application for text messages (SMSs), and Facebook and Twitter updates. It allows typed messages to be entered for free, messages using speech-to-text are charged for via in-app purchases beginning at 50 voice credits for US$1.99.
ReadHear DAISY Talking Book Player
This DAISY player includes text highlighting, not currently available in the free Olearia player and also reads more formats than Olearia can. The new features come at a steep price though.
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