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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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 [[http://www.hadley.edu/InstructionalVideos.asp|Hadley School for the Blind iFocus Instructional Videos]]\\ [[http://www.hadley.edu/InstructionalVideos.asp|Hadley School for the Blind iFocus Instructional Videos]]\\
  
-[[http://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/guides/assistive.html|NLS Reference Circular: Assistive Technology Products for Information Access]]:   Great place for an overview of Assistive Technology products and information. Last updated 2014.\\+[[https://www.loc.gov/nls/resources/blindness-and-vision-impairment/devices-aids/assistive-technology-products-information-access/|NLS Reference Circular: Assistive Technology Products for Information Access]]:   Great place for an overview of Assistive Technology products and information. Last updated 2014.\\
  
 {{::at_funding_guide_5-15.docx|Assistive Technology Funding Guide TX1A}}: This guide primarily covers general information on and funding for computer technology and equipment. Many of the sources also feature information on and funding for other types of assistive technology and durable medical equipment. Some of the sections are specific to Texas, but there are national resources as well.\\ {{::at_funding_guide_5-15.docx|Assistive Technology Funding Guide TX1A}}: This guide primarily covers general information on and funding for computer technology and equipment. Many of the sources also feature information on and funding for other types of assistive technology and durable medical equipment. Some of the sections are specific to Texas, but there are national resources as well.\\
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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.\\
  
 ===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.
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