Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast

Tech News #233

ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions

ATFAQ 196 – 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?
May 19, 2025 – 57:41
ATFAQ195 – 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
Apr 21, 2025 – 58:39
ATFAQ 194 – Q1. Blind gardening, Q2. Cell Phones for visually impaired, Q3. Smart glasses for visually impaired, Q4. Thoughts on AI
Mar 24, 2025 – 1:01:08
ATFAQ193 – Q1. Enabling tech for seniors, Q2. Favorite OCR apps, Q3. Adaptive keyboard apps, Q4. iPad wheelchair mount, Q5. Wildcard: Favorite Holiday Tradition
Dec 23, 2024 – 50:03
ATFAQ192 – Q1. Medication Management, Q2. ASL Interpreting, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature
Jul 29, 2024 – 54:41
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
May 20, 2024 – 43:51
ATFAQ190 – Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities
Mar 25, 2024 – 45:07
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
Feb 27, 2024 – 46:19
Two-Way Listening and Learning: The INDATA Project’s Podcast History
Jan 24, 2024 –
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
Jan 22, 2024 – 38:54
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
Dec 22, 2023 – 39:09
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?
Nov 20, 2023 – 56:58
ATFAQ185 – Q1. Mouse options for repetitive stress injuries, Q2. Considerations for choosing solutions, Q3. Amplifying TV sound, Q4. Mental Health Apps, Q5. Smart garage door solutions, Q6. Wildcard: Innovative AT solutions.
Aug 28, 2023 – 58:12
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?
Jul 24, 2023 – 52:48
ATFAQ183 – Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations
May 22, 2023 – 1:05:04
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
Apr 10, 2023 – 1:02:01
ATFAQ181 – Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones
Mar 27, 2023 – 59:42
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
Mar 13, 2023 – 52:15
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
Feb 27, 2023 – 51:27
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
Feb 13, 2023 – 50:37
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?
Jan 30, 2023 – 1:01:46
ATFAQ176 – 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 magnifier, Q6. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 9, 2023 – 57:05
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
Dec 26, 2022 – 55:28
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
Dec 12, 2022 – 1:04:50
ATFAQ173 – Q1. AT for Dyslexia, Q2. Adaptive Gaming Options, Q3. Fidget Toys, Q4. Text-based AAC Apps, Q5. Online Typing Tutorials for the blind, Q5. Where does the passion for your work come from?
Nov 14, 2022 – 59:57
ATFAQ172 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
Oct 17, 2022 – 50:08
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
Oct 10, 2022 – 1:02:17
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
Sep 26, 2022 – 56:54
ATFAQ169: Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch-operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products
Sep 12, 2022 – 1:00:39
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
Aug 22, 2022 – 1:04:23
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
Aug 8, 2022 – 54:21
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
Jun 27, 2022 – 1:00:57
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 a vehicle, Q6: Wildcard: How to get started with podcasting
Jun 13, 2022 – 54:53
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
May 23, 2022 – 53:09
ATFAQ163 – Q1. Digital Literacy for Seniors, Q2. State AT Programs, Q3. Portable Video Magnifiers, Q4. Notetaking for person who is blind, Q5. Issues that slow down workplace accommodations, Q6. Wildcard: Tell us about a previous job of yours
Apr 11, 2022 – 55:51
ATFAQ162 – Q1. What is more accessible Amazon Echo or Google Home, Q2. Alarms for Deaf Student, Q3. Reading and Filling in forms with smartphone, Q4. Transition from HS for students/parents with disabilities, Q5. Is Dragon voice-input worth the investment, Q6. Wildcard: DEI and Disability?
Mar 28, 2022 – 1:02:55
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?
Mar 14, 2022 – 1:00:03
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?
Feb 28, 2022 – 1:01:34
ATFAQ159 – Q1. Accessing iPhone with Vision and Mobility needs, Q2. Smartphones without internet access, Q3. Voice-input with Zoom online meetings, Q4. Handsfree solution for answering phones, Q5.Favorite productivity apps, Q6. Wildcard: Favorite Podcast Listens
Feb 14, 2022 – 1:02:53
ATFAQ158 – Q1. Are built-in virus programs enough, Q2. Head worn video magnifiers, Q3. Why is AT so expensive sometimes, Q4. GPS apps for blind or visually impaired, Q5. defrosting windows on accessible vehicle, Q6. Does Dragon work with Zoomtext, Q7. Wildcard: What apps are in your dock?
Jan 24, 2022 – 59:25
ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Computer access for student with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information?
Jan 10, 2022 – 58:07
ATFAQ156 – Q1. Documentation Translation Apps, Q2. Handwriting Recognition on Computer, Q3. Neo Smartpen Information, Q4. Transcription for Hard of Hearing Student, Q5. Refresh Rates in Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Have you started Christmas shopping? Are things available?
Dec 13, 2021 – 58:37
ATFAQ155 – Q1. Dragon in MS Excel, Q2. Reading PDF report card w/ screenreader, Q3. Creating Math Equations on Computer, Q4. Amazon Echo Training Materials, Q5. Wildcard: Indispensable Tool or Device
Nov 22, 2021 – 1:00:44
ATFAQ154 Best of Episode – Q1. Episode 150 Question 4 – Where to Request Accommodations in Higher Ed, Q2. Episode 139 Question 4 – Communication with my parent who feels isolated, Q3. Episode 134 Question 3 – Techniques for cleaning devices, Q4. Episode 128 Question 3 – Computer Repair Issues, Q5. Episode 117 Question 1 – Diffusing lights in your office area
Oct 25, 2021 – 54:47
ATFAQ153 – Q1. Accessible and Secure Browsers, Q2. Brailling Debit/Credit Cards, Q3. Public Workstation Technologies, Q4. Mobility Issues in Chemistry Class, Q5. Mouse/Trackpad for iPad, Q6. How have you adapted services during the pandemic, and what has surprised you
Oct 11, 2021 – 1:00:36
ATFAQ152 – Q1 – Difference between Zoomtext Speech and a Screen Reader, Q2. Adjustable Desk safety, Q3. Discreet voice amplifier, Q4. Equipment Lending Libraries, Q5. Wildcard: What is in your junk drawer?
Sep 27, 2021 – 49:28
ATFAQ151 – Q1. Grants for Vehicle Modifications Q2. Low vision migrating to sharepoint, Q3. iOS or PC based live captioning tool, Q4. Visitor touchscreen kiosk access, Q5. Windows 11 preparedness
Sep 13, 2021 – 55:59
ATFAQ150 – Q1. Note Taking solutions for students, Q2. Prep and organizing thoughts for writing assignments, Q3. Solutions for low vision in educational environment, Q4. Where to request accommodations in higher ed, Q5. Wildcard: Tips and info for students before heading off to school.
Aug 23, 2021 – 1:07:00
ATFAQ149 – Q1. Driverless Cars, Q2. Vibrating Alarm, Q3. Lightweight white canes, Q4. Computer access for very limited mobility, Q5. Wildcard: Worldwide microchip shortage and how it affects assistive technology
Aug 9, 2021 – 1:02:43
ATFAQ148 – Q1. Extendable/Retractable Stylus, Q2. MindMapping software for O365, Q3. Health Maintenance Apps, Q4. Elopement Devices, Q5. Time management apps, Q6. Wildcard: Resources for making technology purchases
Jul 26, 2021 – 52:41

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Dr.D

I’m an Occupational Therapist and Assistive Technology Professional with 15 years of experience. I am currently an AT & UDL Services Coordinator for my state. Part of my job includes supporting AT Specialists. This is a podcast I share out as an excellent resource. This is one of the podcasts that helped me develop the skills that has led me to be a state leader. Thanks Indata!
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Susan

Brian and the crew do a great job in explaining solutions in a fun and understandable format and are open to other ideas from the audience to make it engaging. Josh also does a great job in the Assistive Technology Podcast. Such interesting and enlightening interviews to keep up with technology.
CVImatters

Great Resource!

I’m a twelve-month listener and have referred many of my friends to find and subscribe to this show which provides timely and practical information about adaptive technology. Folks with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, teachers, therapists and health professionals in all fields from audiology to low vision should tune in and listen to what people are doing to improve their daily lives with adaptive tech. I have benefitted as an “end-user” of mainstream tech as well. Apps and hardware available universally are often “illuminated” by Brian and his well-informed panel and guests.