Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed for all listeners to provide assistive technology tips and tricks.

Assistive Technology Update: Interview with Patricia Wright on Autism and Technology, Dyslexia Training, Sonar for the Blind, Apple patent, Pete Love, Mapquest App and Q&A

Accessibility Minute: On-screen keyboards.

If you have trouble viewing these podcasts, please visit the INDATA website.

Safari Reader

Safari Reader

Readers, a new feature of Safari 5, removes visual distractions from Web pages.  These distractions can be difficult for people with cognitive disabilities or anyone that gets distracted by many advertisements and images strung along the outskirts of a webpage.

Safari Reader removes advertisements and other visual distractions from online articles.  This enables the reader to get the whole story and nothing but the story.

It works like this: While browsing the web, Safari detects if you are on a web page with an article.  If you click the Reader Icon near the web address field, the article will appear instantly in one continuous, clutter-free view. You are then able to see every page of the article, without the other advertisements and images there to cause a distraction.  Onscreen controls also allow you to email, print, and zoom while viewing the article.  You are also able to change the text size, to read more easily, and Safari will remember your setting the next time you view an article in Safari Reader.

You can find out more information about how to use this feature by visiting the Apple Website.

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