Raising a child with autism or other special needs can be challenging. Luckily, there are products like the Cubby Bed available to help out! The manufacturers behind the Cubby Bed designed a bed that “promotes restful sleep while also providing a secure and calming environment that your kiddo will love.” It features dual-layer mesh and […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Headway Daily Book Summaries
Reading full books can be challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, and more. Fortunately, there are apps like Headway to help! Headway is the “#1 most-downloaded book summary app.” The app summarizes key ideas from the world’s nonfiction bestsellers so “you can get essential knowledge to crush your goals.” Here’s some information on the history […]
AM561 Speechify
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or […]
Turn your text into speech with Speechify!
Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Fortunately, there are tools like Speechify to help out! Speechify is the “#1” text-to-speech program that turns any written text into spoken words in “natural-sounding language.” The program is available as a Google Chrome extension, an […]
AM560 ErgoDox EZ Keyboard
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! As I mentioned in a couple of blogs last month, using an ergonomic keyboard can help […]
Moonlander Ergonomic Split Keyboard
The other day, I wrote about the ErgoDox EZ ergonomic keyboard by ZSA. Another available keyboard from ZSA is the Moonlander, which is a “next-generation ergonomic keyboard.” The Moonlander is jam-packed with neat, unique features. First, just like the ErgoDox EZ, the Moonlander is a split keyboard so users can place both halves exactly where […]