Quick Survey

 I added a survey to get the readers to interact and learn the level of experience our audience has had with assistive technology. 

- Mireya Cuevas

What is Assistive Technology?

 Below is a short introduction video on the basics of Assistive Technology in the library.

This video and the new sidebar tool I added, allowing users to translate the blog, will be helpful in starting this blog off. 

New Sidebar Gadget

 Hello, my name is Jenaliza. I added a link list at the bottom of the sidebar to compile the main references and resources we may use for future blog posts. This could include certain websites, videos, articles, or more. While this blog is still new, they are labelled as samples 1 through 3 as a placeholder.

Contribution from Lisa A.

I'm Lisa Aguilar, and I have contributed to this blog the background, which is comprised of blue squares that remind me of a representation of technology, similar to the way that hexagons are used frequently to represent technology. The source for this image is DesktopBackground.org, but I found it on the website wallpaperaccess.com (https://wallpaperaccess.com/full/781336.jpg). 

 There are many devices which can be incorporated into a library from magnification devices to text to speech readers. 

To learn more, watch this informative video from Sarasota County, Florida Government.

Libraries for Everyone: Exploring Assistive Technology

    Libraries offer valuable information and resources to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Among their collections, libraries provide access to assistive technology devices and specialized programs designed to support the needs of these individuals. Examples of technology for public computers include: 

• Screen readers/magnifiers software 
• Text-to-speech tools (TTS)
• Assistive hearing devices
• Touchpad or trackball controllers
• On-screen keyboard

Examples of technology for other services and materials include:

• Teletypewriter
• Large print books
• Closed Caption
• Magnifiers
• Audiobooks
• Kurzweil Readers
• Braille equipment

Photo Credit: Lightwriter

https://ndassistive.org/blog/40-years-of-assistive-technology-so-many-innovations-so-many-more-future-opportunities/

Contributed to initiating the blog and image below the title. 

Ana Ignacio

Contributed by adding the contact form at the bottom of the page, search blog on sidebar and NLS link on sidebar. - Jennifer Harris

Added a post with a video from Sarasota County Florida about different devices they are utilizing in their libraries. - Karissa Chou

Added the blog background image and changed it. - Lisa Aguilar

Added a link list at the bottom of the sidebar to compile all of the main references and sources we will use. -Jenaliza Mendoza

Added the sidebar tool allowing users to translate the blog and a basic explanation video of Assistive Technology as a topic. - Julian Bernal-Sevison