Easter Seals Crossroads
ATFAQ - Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions - The world of AT has questions. We have answers!
Question and Answers about assistive technology - the technology that helps people with disabilities be more independent at home, on the job, at school, or in the community. Host: Brian Norton of Easter Seals Crossroads.
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May 25, 2026
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ATFAQ204 25.05.2026 49:44
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Kitchen aids for arthiritis, Q2. low vision aids for reading everyday materials, Q3. Memory tools for brain injury, Q4. Writing, eating and dressing tools for Parkinsons, Q5. Wildcard: New to assistive technology (user side of things). Where do I start?
ATFAQ203 - All Wildcard Episode 26.04.2026 48:18
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ203 - All Wildcard Questions - Q1. Explain Assistive Technology in 30 seconds, Q2. What assistive technology trend or tool from pop-culture do you want to see in real-life? Q3. What accessibility feature feature built-into mainstream tech do people massively underuse? Q4. What's a time when low tech-beat high-tech accommodation and why? Q5....
ATFAQ 202 29.01.2026 47:35
ATFAQ202: Q1. What does an AT Act program do?, Q2. What can I do with my old Assistive Tech, Q3, My school work is getting more difficult and struggling with reading and writing, Q4. What can I do about physical and mental exhaustion at work, Q5. What an Assistive Tech tool that people may not consider an Assistive Tech tool? Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
ATFAQ 201 24.11.2025 44:56
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ201: Q1. Annotating PDFs in School, Q2: Adapted Lock for School Locker, Q3. Touch Screen tools and apps for low vision users, Q4. Portable video magnifiers for classrooms, Q5. Wilcard: oddest every day item repurposed into assistive technology
ATFAQ 200 15.09.2025 41:48
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Andrson, Belva Smith ATFAQ 200 - Q1. PDF Summarizer, Q2. Replace letters on keyboard, Q3. Light dimming overlays, Q4. Alternate apps for iModeling and BuzzCards, Q5. Wildcard: Most-used keyboard shortcut and what does it say about you?
ATFAQ 199 18.08.2025 50:56
Q1. Input Devices for Cerberal Palsy, Q2. Devices for limited or no verbal speech, Q3. Tech for staying organized and focused, Q4. Selecting devices for Visual Impairment, Q5. Wildcard: Common Myths about AT and how you respond. Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
ATFAQ198 21.07.2025 52:43
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ198 - Q1. Video Modeling Apps, Q2. AT for Cooking, Q3. AT for Learning Disabilities, Q4. AI Tools for Dyslexia, Q5. Wildcard: Everyday products that should be marketed as AT
ATFAQ197 17.06.2025 50:25
Panelists: Brian, Josh, Belva ATFAQ197 - Q1. Headmouse for iPad, Q2. Talking clocks or watches, Q3. Caregiver Paging Systems, Q4. BVI Navigation in Public Spaces, Q5. Retro Assistive Tech you want back
ATFAQ 196 19.05.2025 57:41
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Personal Voice on iOS, Q2. Mobile Voice access for verbal processing challenges, Q3. Rayban Meta Smart Glasses, Q4. Apps for Low vision, Q5. Wildcard: How do you see AI helping with assistive tech?
ATFAQ 195 21.04.2025 58:40
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. voice input software, Q2. Apps for organization and time management, Q3. Wearable Technologies, Q4. Mouse options for limited dexterity , Q5. Wildcard: Most memorable job accommodation
ATFAQ 194 24.03.2025 1:01:09
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Blind gardening, Q2. Cell Phones for visually impaired, Q3. Smart glasses for visually impaired, Q4. Thoughts on AI.
ATFAQ 193 23.12.2024 50:03
ATFAQ193 - Q1. Enabling tech for seniors, Q2. Favorite OCR apps, Q3. Adaptive keyboard apps, Q4. iPad wheelchair mount, Q5. Wildcard: Favorite Holiday Tradition Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson
ATFAQ 192 29.07.2024 54:41
Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson Q1. Medication Management, Q2. Communication solutions, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature
ATFAQ191 20.05.2024 43:51
ATFAQ191 - Q1. New Outlook app w/ Jaws, Q2. Classroom AT, Q3. AT for Elementary Math, Q4. Mounting device to wheelchair, Q5. Wildcard: top 4 tech considerations for college student. Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
ATFAQ190 25.03.2024 45:08
ATFAQ190 - Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities
ATFAQ189 27.02.2024 46:19
ATFAQ189 Q1. Devices for Combatting Social Isolation, Q2. Headsets for Student with Autism, Q3. Apple Vision Pro Accessibility Features, Q4. Gaming for persons with Low Vision, Q5. Wildcard: What is your Prediction for the AppleVision Pro Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
ATFAQ188 22.01.2024 38:54
ATFAQ188 - Q1. Turn down TV Background Tracks, Q2. Emotional Regulation Apps, Q3. Mouse Options for Limited Dexterity, Q4. Google Extension for Staying focused Q5. Wildcard: Top 3 AT resources Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson
ATFAQ187 22.12.2023 39:09
ATFAQ187: Q1. Difficulty with copy/past using Dragon, Q2. Devices for Dyslexia, Q3. Removing ice on wheelchair ramp, Q4. Trackball not working, Q5 Wildcard: Notable Tech advancement for 2023 Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson
ATFAQ186 - Q1. Elopement and Location Tracking, Q2. Programmable Smoke Detector, Q3. Adaptive Laser Pointer, Q4. Indoor wayfinding, Q5. Wildcard: Do we need to know how to use a computer these days? 20.11.2023 56:59
ATFAQ186 - Q1. Elopement and Location Tracking, Q2. Programmable Smoke Detector, Q3. Adaptive Laser Pointer, Q4. Indoor wayfinding, Q5. Wildcard: Do we need to know how to use a computer these days? Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
ATFAQ 185 28.08.2023 58:12
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ185 - Q1. Mouse options for repetitive stress injuries, Q2. Considerations for choosing solutions, Q3. Amplifying TV sound, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. mart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT predictions.
ATFAQ184 24.07.2023 52:48
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ184 - Q1. Mobile Accessibility featurers for hard of hearing, Q2. Reading and Comprehension Software and Apps, Q3. Windows Magnifier compared to Zoomtext, Q4. Voice Control TV solutions, Q5. Large Print Alarm Clocks, Q6. Wildcard: What if AT never existed?
ATFAQ 183 22.05.2023 1:05:04
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ183 - Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations
ATFAQ182 10.04.2023 1:02:01
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ182 - Q1. Signing Legal Docs, Q2. Lever style door knobs, Q3. USB plugs and limited dexterity, Q4. Barcode scanner that reads aloud, Q5. Wildcard: AT certifications and licensing
ATFAQ181 27.03.2023 59:43
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ181 - Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones
ATFAQ180 13.03.2023 52:16
Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ180 - Q1. Updating Zoom, Q2. Digital Recorders, Q3, Discreet microphones, Q4. Talking Calculators, Q5, Difference between Google Lookout and Google Lens, Q6. Wildcard: 5-10yr predictions for AT
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