Author Archives: kazr

Encouragement and Success

Posted on December 31, 2016 by kazr

Today is the last day of 2016 so instead of talking about technology, I would like to express my appreciation to the educators, rehabilitation counselors, practitioners, caregivers, parents, and their family members who are helping individuals with disabilities. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Lifetone Fire Alarm Clock

Posted on November 30, 2016 by kazr

The Lifetone HL™ (HLAC151) Bedside Fire Alarm clock with low-frequency sounder and a bed shaker alarm (optional equipment) offers multisensory alerts (audible, visual, tactile). This alarm clock placed by a bed may help alarming children, seniors, and persons with hearing … Continue reading →

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Smart light bulb

Posted on October 31, 2016 by kazr

Smart light bulb may be a product you should consider not only for making your daily routines easier for turning on and off light switches in the house, but also as an option for persons who have difficulty reaching a … Continue reading →

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Ease of Access (Narrator in Windows 10)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by kazr

If you use assistive technologies, you may still have a chance to upgrade your computer to free Windows 10. I am not sure how long this free Windows 10 for assistive technology users will be available, and also it will … Continue reading →

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Smartglasses for the visually impaired

Posted on August 31, 2016 by kazr

A few years ago when a smart eyeglass product called Google Glass, a wearable computer with a head-mounted display, was introduced, many users liked the features such as taking clear high definition pictures and videos with their free hand, sending … Continue reading →

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Voice typing using Google Docs

Posted on July 31, 2016 by kazr

Voice recognition can help people with their writing. Google Docs offers Built-in Voice typing and Google Chrome is available on various systems (Windows, Mac, Chromebook). There is no voice training required like other speech recognition software. This allows you to … Continue reading →

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3D printing for disabled

Posted on June 30, 2016 by kazr

Since I posted a blog about 3D printing in 2014, technology using 3D printing has continued to benefit disabled persons in increasing their independence and daily activities. One of the benefits of 3D printing for people with disabilities is that … Continue reading →

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Readability

Posted on April 30, 2016 by kazr

The Readability extension offers an easier way to read online by reducing cluttered web page ads. It also allows you to save and read it later. While it does not offer a read-out loud feature, the simplified web page allows … Continue reading →

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A security monitoring system without monthly fees

Posted on March 31, 2016 by kazr

You may be considering about a Home automation system with many features or you may just want to have an alarm or notification system for certain situations.  For example, you may be looking for a system that can send you … Continue reading →

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Object Identifier apps

Posted on February 29, 2016 by kazr

If you are looking for an object identifier app for someone with low vision, blind, or simply teaching someone what each object is, you may want to use and compare the following object identifier apps. Surprisingly I have found that most … Continue reading →

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