Apple’s Background Sounds is an feature available on iPhones, iPads and Apple desktops running iOS 15 or later. It’s designed to help users stay focused, calm, and centered—whether you’re studying, relaxing, or managing sensory input. Here are a few reasons … Continue reading Apple’s “Background Sounds”: Focus, Calm, and Accessibility in One Feature
The Teaching and Learning Commons (TLC) and the Accessibility at Swarthmore teams have joined forces to bring you a customizable syllabus template for Fall 2025. Members of the Swarthmore community can download the accessible syllabus template from Google Drive as … Continue reading Styling in Word: Introducing an accessible syllabus template
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This is part six of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile. Many platforms and devices … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Voice Control a device
This is part five of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops. Many platforms … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile
By visiting contributor Traci Huppman Attending the Weingarten Disability Symposium was an insightful experience, filled with thought-provoking discussions and powerful takeaways. Among the many ideas shared, I made note of several books and a speaker that may inform our work … Continue reading Insights and Inspiration from the Weingarten Disability Symposium: Must-Read Books and Powerful Speakers
This is part four of a series on Assistive Technology (AT) tools anyone can use directly on their devices—no extra download required. In case you missed it, the last post was Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Live Captions in Presentations. Many … Continue reading Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on desktops and laptops
