If you’ve read any of our past blog posts, you know we are crazy about Apple products and the assistive technology and accessibility services that comes with them. But, we also know that not every person on the face of the Earth is as ecstatic about them as we are. So, today I’m blogging about […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Adaptive Marionettes
A special guest, Heidi Shackelford, from Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio explains how she tailors her puppet show for kids with special needs. You can find more information at peewinklespuppets.com. Having trouble viewing the video? Click Here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.
AM057 – Paralympics
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadParalympics Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. During the summer of 2012 London, England will be ablaze with Olympic glory with Athletes from all […]
How A Video Game is Helping to Heal Stroke Victims
Established in 2010, Limbs Alive specialises in the rehabilitation of the hand and arm for people of all ages who have hemiplegia, total paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body. Hemiplegia often occurs as the result of a stroke. Strokes commonly effect the brain that controls movement and […]
Cricket Wireless to Offer Prepaid iPhones
Normally, iPhone come with monthly plans that can be expensive and attached to two-year contracts with a mobile telephone provider. Cricket Wireless has announced that, soon, the company will offer prepaid iPhone plans. This will allow even more people to access this Apple product and allow more people to access assistive technology apps. The prepaid iPhone […]
Lead the Challenge: A Softball League for Kids with Disabilities
Lead the Challenge is a softball league in on the south side of Indianapolis, Franklin Township. Established in 1997, the league was created to bring a quality sports experience to children and young adults with physical and mental challenges. The overall goal of Lead The Challenge is to share the joy and camaraderie of team […]