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Give the Gift of Accessibility This Holiday Season!

Dec 12, 2016

Filed under: AAC,  Accesibilidad,  Accessibility,  Accessible Apps,  ALS,  Android,  App,  apple,  assistive technology,  Augmentative and Alternative Communication,  cerebral palsy,  Computer,  CP,  discapacidad,  Donate,  ebooks,  Fundraiser,  hands-free,  iBooks,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Kindle,  Mac,  MacOS,  manos-libres,  March of Dimes,  March of Dimes Canada,  March of Dimes Ontario,  Mobile Phone,  MS,  parálisis,  parapan am games,  PC,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Reading,  SayIt!,  set-up,  Siri,  smartphone,  smartphone technology,  special education,  Speech Generation,  speech recognition,  spinal cord injury,  switch access,  switch control,  Tablet,  tableta,  tecla,  Tecla Access,  tecla next,  Tecla Shield,  teléfono,  voice control,  voice over,  wheelchair,  Windows

Give the Gift of Accessibility This Holiday Season!   This holiday season, we invite you to join Tecla and Ontario March of Dimes Canada in sharing the gift of accessibility. For every $175 USD we raise, we will match you, dollar for dollar, and donate a Tecla to...

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iOS 9 is Here. So What’s New in Apple’s Switch Control for Users with Limited Mobility?

Oct 02, 2015

Filed under: accessibility,  ALS,  apple,  cerebral palsy,  CP,  ebooks,  hands-free,  iBooks,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Kindle,  MS,  parálisis,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Reading,  Siri,  spinal cord injury,  switch access,  switch control,  Tecla,  tecla shield,  Wheelchair

Apple’s operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch was recently updated, and with this update comes some interesting new features. Two of the most relevant new features for accessibility are 3D Touch and Hey Siri. 3D Touch introduces...

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How to set up your Tecla Shield (with explainer videos)

Apr 14, 2015

Filed under: Android,  Computer,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Mac,  MacOS,  PC,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  set-up,  switch access,  switch control,  Tablet,  Tecla,  Tecla Access,  Tecla Next,  Tecla Shield,  Wheelchair,  Windows

How to set up your Tecla Shield (with explainer videos) Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up your Tecla Shield. Get your Tecla Shield ready! Turn on the Tecla Shield. Select your Tecla Shield mode (the default mode is Switch Control for iOS and MacOS devices, indicated by...

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How to independently read with an iPad using one or two switches

Apr 01, 2015

Filed under: eBooks,  iBooks,  iPad,  Kindle,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Read2Go,  Reading,  switch access,  switch control,  Tablet,  Tecla,  Tecla Shield

People with spinal cord injuries, MS, ALS and other mobility impairments may find it difficult or impossible to handle physical books. While tablets and e-readers can be used by some, touchscreen devices are not always an option for people with reduced...

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What's new in iOS 8 accessibility for users with motor impairments?

Nov 04, 2014

Filed under: AAC,  Accessibility,  ebooks,  hands-free,  iOS,  iPad,  iPhone,  Mobile Phone,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  Siri,  smartphone,  speech recognition,  switch control,  Tablet,  voice control,  voice over

In every iteration of iOS, new features are added to improve the user experience for individuals with disabilities. Here's a list of new features and enhancements in iOS 8 that target individuals with mobility impairments, including spinal cord injuries, strokes,...

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