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A New Kind Of Web Browsers With the Essentials for Accessibility

Navigating the internet can sometimes be hard for many users, especially given that World Wide Web is yet to be fully accessible. Web browser options are plentiful, with Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and others available. Yet, many of these lack integrated accessibility support, which means users have to get third-party programs and extensions to make their browsers accessible. The new eSSENTIAL ACCESSIBILTY Browser helps to make the process of accessing the internet much easier by incorporating these accessible features right out of installation.

IDEAL Takes A Step Towards Making Youtube Accessible

More and more content is being made for Youtube. The wildly popular video streaming video service is quickly becoming a valuable resource for educators looking to incorporate media into their classes. But what about students who can't see video? How can they access content that can sometimes be crucial for passing a class? There may be a mobile solution in the form of IDEAL Accessible Youtube Viewer.

CATS At the Columbia University Assistive Technology Seminar

On October 30th, CATS collaborated with Columbia University's Disability Services department at the 2nd Annual Assistive Technology Seminar, which was yet another success. Members of the CATS team spoke on a panel of AT experts, and several other presentations were given on advances in assistive technology and how it is implemented on campuses. Check out a few photos from the seminar below.

Take Notes Two Ways with AudioNote

Students familiar with the LiveScribe Pen are already familiar with the value of audio-synced notes and how they make studying an easier task. But, what if you could use that technology without the pen? With AudioNote, you can do just that.

Get Acquainted With Braille By Using Pocket Braille

For people who are blind or have vision impairments, learning Braille is useful and, in some cases, essential. However, resources for learning braille can be limited and difficult to find. Fortunately for Apple users, there is a free resource for learning braille in the form of Pocket Braille Reference.

Check Out Planet of Snail for Blindness Awareness Month

Each month of the year is dedicated to raising awareness for a specific disability. Starting this month, we will be recommending movies that pertain to that month's disability focus.

Brighten Your Typing Skills With The Azio Backlit Keyboard

Large-print keyboards are a crucial tool for making computers accessible. The increased size of the keyboard characters allow low-vision users to better recognize where keys are located, which makes typing that much easier. Azio's new keyboard takes things one step further with keys that are not only larger, but also brighter.

Google Hangouts Brings A Personal Touch To Sign Language

For users who are hearing impaired or deaf, it can be hard to get your message across over the internet sometimes. While services like Skype, GoToMeeting, and OOVOO are helpful with live video feed, they lack the accessibility aspect for millions of computer users. However, Google kept accessibility in mind for their latest feature, Sign Language Interpreter for Google Hangouts

Easier Access To CUNYFirst For All

Starting today, October 5, the “My Personalizations” feature will be available in CUNYfirst to make the interface easier to use with assistive technologies such as screen readers and magnifiers.

The Newest Accessibility Features of Apple iOS 9

For Apple users, a new iOS means new features and settings, and that holds true for Apple's accessibility features. iOS 9 has several new features to aid blind and hard of hearing users in operating their Apple devices.