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.

ATFAQ204 05/25/2026

ATFAQ204 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? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/41024705

ATFAQ203 - All Wildcard Episode 04/26/2026

ATFAQ203 - All Wildcard Episode 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. If you could fix one barrier tomorrow (tech, funding, training, awareness) which would you pick and why? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/41024295

ATFAQ 202 01/29/2026

ATFAQ 202 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/39922260

ATFAQ 201 11/24/2025

ATFAQ 201 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/39150240

ATFAQ 200 09/15/2025

ATFAQ 200 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? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/37921355

ATFAQ 199 08/18/2025

ATFAQ 199 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/37238575

ATFAQ198 07/21/2025

ATFAQ198 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/36596110

ATFAQ197 06/17/2025

ATFAQ197 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/36139760

ATFAQ 196 05/19/2025

ATFAQ 196 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? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/35821325

ATFAQ 195 04/21/2025

ATFAQ 195 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/35821035

ATFAQ 194 03/24/2025

ATFAQ 194 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. /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/35820985

ATFAQ 193 12/23/2024

ATFAQ 193 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/34486945

ATFAQ 192 07/29/2024

ATFAQ 192 Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson Q1. Medication Management, Q2. Communication solutions, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/32331972

ATFAQ191 05/20/2024

ATFAQ191 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/31277937

ATFAQ190 03/25/2024

ATFAQ190 ATFAQ190 - Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/30329573

ATFAQ189 02/27/2024

ATFAQ189 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/30140178

ATFAQ188 01/22/2024

ATFAQ188 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/29601483

ATFAQ187 12/22/2023

ATFAQ187 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/29195308

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? 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/28539635

ATFAQ 185 08/28/2023

ATFAQ 185 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. /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/27765744

ATFAQ184 07/24/2023

ATFAQ184 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? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/27497661

ATFAQ 183 05/22/2023

ATFAQ 183 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/26911125

ATFAQ182 04/10/2023

ATFAQ182 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/26478069

ATFAQ181 03/27/2023

ATFAQ181 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/26261832

ATFAQ180 03/13/2023

ATFAQ180 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/26214933

ATFAQ179 02/27/2023

ATFAQ179 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/25970541

ATFAQ178 02/13/2023

ATFAQ178 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/25725321

ATFAQ177 01/30/2023

ATFAQ177 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? /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/25725228

ATFAQ176 01/09/2023

ATFAQ176 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 /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/25540650

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 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. /episode/index/show/atfaq/id/25252167

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