Explore every episode of the podcast Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast

Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson Q1. Medication Management, Q2. Communication solutions, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature   —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered… What about… Do you know… I have a question. I’ve always wondered… Like, […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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.  

Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson ATFAQ190 – Q1. Spanish Braille File, Q2. Weather Radios, Q3. Color Identification, Q4. Audio Book Player, Q5. Wildcard: Travel tips for persons with disabilities —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered… Speaker […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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  

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 Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson

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 Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson   —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like, what? Speaker 16: I’ve […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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? —————- Transcript Starts Here ——————- Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like, what? […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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.

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ184 – Q1. Mobile Accessibility features 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? ———— Transcription Starts Here ————- Speaker 1: I […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered … Speaker 3: What about, do you know … Speaker 4: I have a question. Speaker 5: I’ve always wondered … Speaker 1: Like, I […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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   —– Transcript Starts Here —– Tracy Castillo: I have a question. Josh Anderson: Huh? Velva Smith: […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ181 – Q1. Amazon Echo accessibility features, Q2. AT for limited smell, Q3. Portable Magnifiers, Q4. Telephony for HoH, Q5. Wildcard: Flip phones

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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   Transcript Starts Here:  

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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. Wildcard: New Year’s Resolutions

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ175 – Q1. Realtime document language translation, Q2. Assistive Touch for blind and visually impaired, Q3. Word prediction for Win10 or Win 11, Q4. Android app similar to Seeing AI, Q5. Text Reader for Windows 10, Q6. Wildcard: Online or in-person Christmas shopping and holiday tradition […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Huh? Like […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —– Transcript Starts […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Tracy Castillo: I have a question. […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Intro: I have a […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ169 – Q1. Note-taking and Organization Accommodations, Q2. Tablet Malware/Antivirus Protection, Q3. Switch-operated TV remote, Q4. Wildcard: Tips for evaluating AT products

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 ——— Transcript Starts Here ——– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo, Belva Smith 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Intro: I have a question. Intro: Huh? Intro: Like […]

Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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   ——– Transcript Starts Here ——– Speaker 8: I have a question. Speaker 9: Huh? […]

Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —— Transcript Starts Here —– Intro: I have a question. […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 —— Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ163 – Q1. Digital Literacy for Seniors, Q2. State AT Programs, Q3. Portable Video Magnifiers, Q4. Note-taking for the person who is blind, Q5. Issues that slow down workplace accommodations, Q6. Wildcard: Tell us about a previous job of yours

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ162 – Q1. What is more accessible Amazon Echo or Google Home, Q2. Alarms for Deaf Student, Q3. Reading and Filling in forms with a smartphone, Q4. The transition from HS for students/parents with disabilities, Q5. Is Dragon voice-input worth the investment, Q6. Wildcard: DEI and […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee 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? —— Transcript Starts Here —— Speaker […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Joshua Anderson, Belva Smith, Blake Allee ATFAQ160 Q1. Accessible Gaming Considerations?, Q2. Affordable, Low-tech door entry systems, Q3. Medication and Exercise apps, Q4. Talking financial calculator, Q5. An easier way to activate small buttons on phone, Q6. What delivery services do you use? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Audience: I have a […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo 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 —— Transcript Starts Here ——  

Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo 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 an accessible vehicle, Q6. Does Dragon work with Zoomtext, Q7. Wildcard: What apps are in your dock? […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability-related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Writing solutions for students with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: Like what? […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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? —– Transcript Starts Here  —– Brian Norton: Welcome […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo 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   —- Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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 […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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?

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo 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? —— Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: I have a question. Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo, Nikol Prieto 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. Wildcard: Windows 11 preparedness   —– Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ150 – Q1. Note Taking solutions for students, Q2. Prep and organizing thoughts for writing assignments, Q3. Solutions for low vision in an educational environment, Q4. Where to request accommodations in higher Ed, Q5. Wildcard: Tips and info for students before heading off to school   […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. 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   —– Transcript Starts Here —–   Brian Norton Welcome to ATFAQ, Assisted Technology Frequently Asked […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. 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 —- Transcript Starts Here —- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions with your host, […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ147 – Q1. Loan Libraries, Q2. Text-to-Speech AAC for phone, Q3. Chrome Compatible Joysticks, Q4. Aira vs. BeMyEyes, Q5. Basic Loan Library Needs, Q6. WildCard: Thoughts on Win11   —- Transcript Starts Here —- Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions with your […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Aug Comm Device and Text messages, Q2. 2nd Hand YouTube Captions, Q3. Headset for hard of hearing, Q4. Xbox Adaptive Game Controller, Q5. Device trials and demos Q6. Wildcard: Driverless Cars as an accommodation —— Transcript Starts Here —– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive […]

Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo Q1. Doorbell alert for Deaf/HoH, Q2. Accessible Digital Camera, Q3. SmartPen and Dictation software, Q4. One-handed keyboards, Q5. Calendar and scheduling tools, Q6. Wildcard: Future of accessibility ——– Transcript Starts Here ———– Brian Norton: Welcome to ATFAQ, Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions, with your host, Brian […]

Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ144 – Q1. Kurzweil USB-C Scanner, Q2. Communication Devices, Q3. Closed Captioning Services, Q4. Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, Q5, GPS Tracker for Elopment, Q6. Wildcard: Thoughts on the new Apple AirTags? ———— Transcript Starts Here ————