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Q&A with Owen McGirr - Tecla user and creator of SayIt!

Aug 26, 2016

Filed under: Accessible Apps,  App,  assistive technology,  iOS,  iPhone,  Quadriplegic,  SayIt!,  smartphone,  smartphone technology,  switch control,  tecla,  Tecla Shield

Q&A with Owen McGirr - Tecla user and creator of SayIt! What's the app? SayIt! is an iOS application that helps disabled people speak. The current version is very simple but version 1.1 will include word prediction. The word prediction algorithm is like nothing I've ever seen before. You can use...

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Carolyn Pioro and Amber Mac take a look at new accessible tech from Bell Mobility

May 31, 2016

Filed under: assistive technology,  carolyn pioro,  iPhone,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  smartphone,  smartphone technology,  Tecla Shield

Carolyn Pioro and Amber Mac take a look at new accessible tech from Bell Mobility On May 30th, 2016, Carolyn and tech expert Amber Mac woke up way earlier than usual (3:30am in Carolyn's case!) to head to Canada AM – a national morning talkshow. Their goal? To chat about Bell Mobility's new line of...

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Why Switch Users Need Tecla – and Not Just Switch Control Alone

Nov 18, 2015

Filed under: cerebral palsy,  iOS,  iPhone,  Quadriplegia,  Quadriplegic,  smartphone,  switch control,  Tecla Shield

Why Switch Users Need Tecla – and Not Just Switch Control Alone You might be hearing more and more about Switch Control these days. Apple’s accessibility feature was recently covered by BuzzFeed, where one of Tecla’s first users, Christopher Hills, was highlighted as a great example of someone who uses Switch Control....

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Seeking in this new year: beta testers for Android Jelly Bean

Jan 03, 2015

Filed under: Accessibility,  android,  hands-free,  Lollipop,  Mobile Phone,  Quadriplegic,  quads,  smartphone,  switch access,  switch control,  Tablet,  Tecla,  tecla next,  Tecla Shield

In this great new year of 2015, we're on the hunt for beta testers! We're obviously passionate about being the solution to inaccessible experiences. That's why we're launching our Tecla Next Beta Testing Program for Android users. This is especially for those...

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