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=====Assistive Technology Resources===== | =====Assistive Technology Resources===== |
====General Resources==== | ====General Resources==== |
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[[http://www.atnet.org|Ability Tools]]: A great resource for new and up and coming A.T. They also have quality free webinars. -VA1I Recently renamed from Assistive Technology Network to Ability Tools. -CA1A\\ | [[http://www.atnet.org|Ability Tools]]: A great resource for new and up and coming A.T. They also have quality free webinars. -VA1I Recently renamed from Assistive Technology Network to Ability Tools. -CA1A\\ |
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====Mobile Apps==== | ====Mobile Apps==== |
[[http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/guides/apps.html|NLS Reference Guide: List of Accessible Mobile Reading Apps]] - describes software applications (apps) for mobile devices or phones that can be used by consumers who are visually impaired to read books, newspapers, magazines, or other print material.\\ | [[https://www.loc.gov/nls/resources/blindness-and-vision-impairment/devices-aids/accessible-mobile-reading-apps/|NLS Reference Guide: List of Accessible Mobile Reading Apps]] - describes software applications (apps) for mobile devices or phones that can be used by consumers who are visually impaired to read books, newspapers, magazines, or other print material.\\ |
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===Android=== | ===Android=== |
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[[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearby-explorer/id1095698497?mt=8|Nearby Explorer]] - ($79.99) Full-featured GPS app designed for people who are blind. It describes the environment in ways comparable to reading signage or observing road characteristics. It uses onboard maps so a data connection is not required. Maps are available for the U.S and Canada. This app works on iOS version 9.0 or greater and requires 4 GB of space for map storage. | [[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nearby-explorer/id1095698497?mt=8|Nearby Explorer]] - ($79.99) Full-featured GPS app designed for people who are blind. It describes the environment in ways comparable to reading signage or observing road characteristics. It uses onboard maps so a data connection is not required. Maps are available for the U.S and Canada. This app works on iOS version 9.0 or greater and requires 4 GB of space for map storage. |
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| [[https://blindfoldgames.org/apps-we-built/|Marty's Blindfold Games]] - Non-profit creates several free video games for the visually impaired, including Color Crush (like Candy Crush), Pinball, Bingo, Connect Four, Crazy Eights, etc. |