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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Easter Seals Crossroads

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Technology

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Latest episode

May 25, 2026

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Episodes

ATFAQ179 27.02.2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo   ATFAQ179 - Q1. Online assessment tools, Q2. ChatGPT thoughts, Q3. Modern-day cliffs notes, Q4. iPhone Lidar feature, Q5. Alternative to Windows On-screen keyboard, Q6. ATIA Conference Wrapup

ATFAQ178 13.02.2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ178 - Q1. Visual Alerts for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Q2. Assistive technology certifications, Q3. Using Dragon for Math, Q4. What to do with DME and other devices no longer being used, Q5. Devices for Blind/Low Vision, Q6: Wildcard: Where do you go for advice

ATFAQ177 30.01.2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo  ATFAQ177 - Q1. NLS Reader still available? Q2. Navigational devices for Blind/Low Vision, Q3. Dragon for ESL students, Q4. Textbooks in Electronic Form (K-12), Q5. What is in your toolbox?  

ATFAQ176 09.01.2023

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy CastilloATFAQ176 - Q1. Answer/Hangup Samsung Phone Handsfree, Q2. Blue light monitor adjustments, Q3. Real-time Language Translation options, Q4. Basic e-text readers for Word, PDFs, Web, Q5. Free Computer Magnifiers, Q6. Wildcard: New Year's Resolutions

ATFAQ175 - Q1. Document translation, Q2. AssistiveTouch for visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10/11, Q4. Android alternative to SeeingAI, Q5. Text Reader for Win10, Q6. Wildcard: Holiday shopping and traditions 26.12.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ175 - Q1. Realtime document language translation, Q2. Assistive Touch for blind and visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10 or Win 11, Q4. Android app similar to Seeing AI, Q5. Text Reader for Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Online or in-person Christmas shopping and holiday tradition special to you.

ATFAQ174 - Q1. One-handed typing, Q2. Talking thermostats for visually impaired, Q3. Jitterbug phone accessibility, Q4. Real-time transcriptions for college lecture, Q5. On-screen keyboards with high contrast keys, Q6: Wildcard: Inspirational case studies 12.12.2022
ATFAQ173 13.11.2022
ATFAQ172 17.10.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Voice input and Screen readers, Q2. Stylus for Whiteboard, Q3. Tools and Devices for the Kitchen, Q4. Seeing AI alternative for Android, Q5. Basic Environmental Control, Q6. Wildcard: Android, iOS, Windows, Apple - what is your recommendation for someone with vision impairment

ATFAQ 171 10.10.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo ATFAQ171: Q1. Advice for New AT Providers, Q2. Digital Literacy and Assistive Technology, Q3. Alternative to Intellikeys USB Keyboard, Q4. iOS16 Accessibility, Q5. Wildcard: Who Do I Turn to as Someone New to Disability  

ATFAQ 170 24.09.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ170: Best of Questions Episode - Q1. Live Caption Apps for Events, Q2. Favorite productivity apps, Q3. Tools for reading around the home, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Mind-mapping software, Q6. Wildcard: Decision tree for recommending AT

ATFAQ 169 12.09.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ169 - Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products

ATFAQ 168 03.08.2022

ATFAQ168 - Q1. AT for Reading, Q2. AT for Writing, Q3. AT for Math, Q4. Wildcard: Who do I talk to about accommodation or assistive technology at school Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo

ATFAQ 167 02.08.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith ATFAQ167 - Q1. Sip Puff controlled computers, Q2. Remote Supports in Home, Q3. Keyboard Access on iPad, Q4. Anti-Tremor computer mouse, Q5. Jumbo Braille options, Q6. Wildcard: virus protection for your smartphone

ATFAQ166 27.06.2022

ATFAQ 166 - Q1. Phonetic spelling tools, Q2. Accessible card games, Q3. Accessible pill boxes, Q4. Accessible Gardening tools, Q5. Mouse solution for quadriplegia, Q6. Wildcard: Your search engine preference

ATFAQ165 22.05.2022

Panel - Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ 165 - Q1. Switches for 5yr old with CP, Q2. Communication/Translation solutions, Q3. Is Jaws scripting necessary, Q4. Avolition solutions, Q5, Extended visor for vehicle, Q6: Wildcard: How to get started with podcasting.

ATFAQ164 22.05.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ164 - Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops, and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on  

ATFAQ 163 08.04.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Digital Literacy for Seniors, Q2. State AT Programs, Q3. Portable Video Magnifiers, Q4. Notetaking for the person who is blind, Q5. Issues that slow down workplace accommodations, Q6. Wildcard: Tell us about a previous job of yours  

ATFAQ162 25.03.2022

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ162 - Q1. What is more accessible Amazon Echo or Google Home, Q2. Alarms for Deaf Student, Q3. Reading and Filling in forms with a smartphone, Q4. The transition from HS for students/parents with disabilities, Q5. Is Dragon voice-input worth the investment, Q6. Wildcard: DEI and Disability? 

ATFAQ161 - Q1. Smart Pillboxes, Q2. Tracking devices for elopement, Q3. Should I upgrade to Windows 11, Q4. Using the computer with limited fine motor control, Q5. Accessible BBQs and meat smokers, Q6. Wildcard: Are delivery services here to stay? 01.03.2022

Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee ATFAQ161 - Q1. Smart Pillboxes, Q2. Tracking devices for elopement, Q3. Should I upgrade to Windows 11, Q4. Using the computer with limited fine motor control, Q5. Accessible BBQs and meat smokers, Q6. Wildcard: Are delivery services here to stay?  

ATFAQ160 28.02.2022

Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee ATFAQ160 Q1. Accessible Gaming Considerations?, Q2. Affordable, Low-tech door entry systems, Q3. Medication and Exercise apps, Q4. Talking financial calculator, Q5. Easier way to activate small buttons on phone, Q6. What delivery services do you use?

ATFAQ159 14.02.2022
ATFAQ056 - Q1 Why Todoist Q2 Voice commands on phone Q3 List of AT for college library students Q4 Durable headphones Q5 Intellikeys replacement Q6 Small grips for smart phone Q7 Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical Q8 Roomba and Internet of things 26.06.2017

Panel - Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Wade Wingler | Q1 Why Todoist Q2 Voice commands on phone Q3 List of AT for college library students Q4 Durable headphones Q5 Intellikeys replacement Q6 Small grips for smart phone Q7 Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical Q8 Roomba and Internet of things

ATFAQ038.mp3 02.11.2016
ATFAQ003.mp3 10.04.2015
ATFAQ001.mp3 06.03.2015

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