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Author: Laura Medcalf
TalkTyper Online Dictation Tool
Looking for a simple speech-to-text tool for your computer? Check out the TalkTyper Online Dictation Tool. TalkTyper is a free speech-to-text dictation software in a browser. Here’s some background on the browser tool: “TalkTyper first became possible when Google introduced speech input in version 11 of its Chrome browser. The speech input is somewhat revolutionary. Prior […]
MyFirstApp’s Multiplication Table AR App
MyFirstApp is a company that develops several apps that are suitable for all stages of development. If you’re looking for an app to help teach your child or student multiplication, check out MyFirstApp’s Multiplication Table AR App. According to the app’s description, “With this brand new app, kids could learn the multiplication board in a […]
Philips GoLite BLU Light Therapy Lamp
Several individuals tend to get blue and more lethargic in the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to the change in weather. A common treatment for this form of depression is light therapy (or phototherapy). If you’re looking to try light therapy, check out the Philips goLITE BLU […]
AM355 – BreatheWell Wear App
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! BreatheWell Wear is an app for Android Wear smartwatches. According to the app’s description, it is […]
Meal Lifter
Several individuals have a hard time feeding themselves due to arthritis, muscular dystrophy, and more. The Meal Lifter is a low-tech piece of assistive technology designed to make meals more easily accessible for said individuals! According to their website, “The Meal Lifter raises any ordinary dinner plate several inches (9 inches) above the table surface, […]