What happens when 40 years of assistive technology experience meets today’s world of AI? In Episode 27 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, I sit down with AT consultant, educator, and professor Brian Friedlander to discuss how technology removes barriers to learning and where the field is heading next.We dive into incredible tools designed for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive function challenges, including AI-powered pens and recorders that can:📝 Turn handwritten notes into digital text, summaries, and charts🎧 Transcribe lectures, identify action items, and create flashcards🧠 Help students brainstorm, organize, and break down complex documentsWe also explore mind-mapping, E Ink devices, text-to-speech, and how state lending libraries let families try tech before buying.✨ Key Takeaway: The best technology isn't the newest—it’s the one the individual will actually use to build a successful workflow.XNote - Xnote.aiGenio Notes- https://genio.co/Jamworks- https://www.jamworks.com/Messenger Pigeon- https://messengerpigeon.habitatlearn.com/Caption.ED- https://carescribe.io/ PLAUD NOTE - https://www.plaud.ai/XNote - Xnote.aiGenio Notes- https://genio.co/Jamworks- https://www.jamworks.com/Messenger Pigeon- https://messengerpigeon.habitatlearn.com/Caption.ED- https://carescribe.io/ PLAUD NOTE - https://www.plaud.ai/NEW YES AI Recorder- https://a.co/d/05jwq9cc reMarkable Paper Pure remarkable.comRatta Supernote Manta - https://supernote.com/BOOX Note Air 6 C - https://shop.boox.com/AYOA - AI Mindmapping-- https://www.ayoa.com/Mindview AT-- https://www.matchware.com/Inspiration 12.1 https://www.inspiration-at.com/Follow Brian at Substack: https://substack.com/@assistivetekLinkedIn-- linkedin.com/in/assistivetek/Contact Dr. Friedlander at Brian@assistivetek.com reMarkable Paper Pure remarkable.comRatta Supernote Manta - https://supernote.com/BOOX Note Air 6 C - https://shop.boox.com/Amazon Scribe- https://a.co/d/0gFaspz2AYOA - AI Mindmapping-- https://www.ayoa.com/Mindview AT-- https://www.matchware.com/Inspiration 12.1 https://www.inspiration-at.com/Follow Brian at Substack: https://substack.com/@assistivetekLinkedIn-- linkedin.com/in/assistivetek/Contact Dr. Friedlander at Brian@assistivetek.com --AssistiveTek, LLCUpper Marlboro, MD 20772Office: 908-217-1017 Ask me about how you can be more productive using assistive technology! Available for both school and family assistive technology consultations. Set up a free 15 minute meeting with me by clicking on the link below.https://tidycal.com/assistivetek/free-15-minute-at-sesCONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.”"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."
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