Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast
By Brian Norton
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ATFAQ – Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
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ATFAQ207: Q1: Built-in accessibility features, Q2: Tech for virtual meetings, Q3. Deciding between a screen magnifier or screen reader, Q4. When should I consider assistive technology, Q5: Wildcard: $100 back-to-school kit?
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Sep 28, 2026 |
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ATFAQ206: Q1: Adaptive Fishing, Q2: Sensory Processing Challenges, Q3: Limited hand strength for writing, cutting and opening, Q4. Low Vision at School, Q5: Wildcard: What is the most creative use of assistive tech that you’ve seen?
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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ATFAQ205: Q1. Multiple Sclerosis and office work, Q2. Sensory tools for loud environments, Q3. Screen Mag and accessibility tools for the computer, Q4. TBI memory and organizational tools, Q5. Future of autonomous transportation
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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ATFAQ204 – 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?
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May 25, 2026 |
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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?
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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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?
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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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
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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ATFAQ200 – 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?
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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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.
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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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
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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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
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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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?
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May 19, 2025 |
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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
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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ATFAQ 194 – Q1. Blind gardening, Q2. Cell Phones for visually impaired, Q3. Smart glasses for visually impaired, Q4. Thoughts on AI
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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ATFAQ193 – Q1. Enabling tech for seniors, Q2. Favorite OCR apps, Q3. Adaptive keyboard apps, Q4. iPad wheelchair mount, Q5. Wildcard: Favorite Holiday Tradition
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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ATFAQ192 – Q1. Medication Management, Q2. ASL Interpreting, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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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
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May 20, 2024 |
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ATFAQ190 – Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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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
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Two-Way Listening and Learning: The INDATA Project’s Podcast History
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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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
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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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
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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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?
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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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.
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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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?
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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ATFAQ183 – Q1. Medication Managment, Q2. Wheelchair laptop mount, Q3. Turning the stove off, Q4. Riding public transportation, Q5. Favorite accommodations
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May 22, 2023 |
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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
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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ATFAQ181 – Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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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
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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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
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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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
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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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?
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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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
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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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
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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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
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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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?
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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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
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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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
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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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
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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ATFAQ169: Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch-operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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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
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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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
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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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
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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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
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May 23, 2022 |
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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
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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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?
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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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?
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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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?
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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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
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Feb 14, 2022 |