Assistive Technology FAQ (ATFAQ) Podcast

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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? 28.09.2026 46min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson and Belva Smith 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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  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? 31.08.2026 48min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson and Belva Smith 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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  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 20.07.2026 51min

  Panelists: Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Brian Norton 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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  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? 25.05.2026 49min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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?   —– Transcript Starts Here […]
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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? 26.04.2026 48min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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 […]
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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? 29.01.2026 47min

  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 […]
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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 24.11.2025 44min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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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  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? 15.09.2025 41min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Andrson, Belva Smith ATFAQ 200 – 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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  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. 18.08.2025 50min

  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. Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith —– Transcript Starts Here —– Audio: I have a question. Huh? […]
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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 21.07.2025 52min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 2: I have a question. Speaker 1: Huh? Speaker 2: Like what? […]
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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 16.06.2025 50min

  Panelists: Brian, Josh, Belva 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. —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 15: I have a question. Speaker 13: Huh? Speaker 16: Like what? Speaker 14: I’ve always wondered. […]
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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? 19.05.2025 57min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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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  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 21.04.2025 58min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith 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 —– Transcript Starts Here —– Opening: I have a question. Huh? Like what? I’ve always wondered. What about, do you know? […]
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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 24.03.2025 1h 1min

  Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith Q1. Blind gardening, Q2. Cell Phones for visually impaired, Q3. Smart glasses for visually impaired, Q4. Thoughts on AI —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? Speaker 1: What? Speaker 2: I’ve always wondered. Belva Smith: What about, do you know… […]
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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 23.12.2024 50min

  ATFAQ193 – Q1. Enabling tech for seniors, Q2. Favorite OCR apps, Q3. Adaptive keyboard apps, Q4. iPad wheelchair mount, Q5. Wildcard: Favorite Holiday Tradition Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith
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  ATFAQ192 – Q1. Medication Management, Q2. ASL Interpreting, Q3. PDF Reader for iOS, Q4. Wildcard: Favorite iOS18 Accessibility Feature 29.07.2024 54min

  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, […]
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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 20.05.2024 43min

  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.  
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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 25.03.2024 45min

  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 […]
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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 27.02.2024 46min

  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  
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  Two-Way Listening and Learning: The INDATA Project’s Podcast History 24.01.2024

    Easterseals Crossroads’ INDATA Project was “designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology.” What many people may not realize is that it ends up educating the Easterseals team as much as those it serves. One of the many ways it does this is through INDATA’s three podcasts, in which Easterseals specialists examine AT […]