If you’re looking for an app to help you stay connected to your child with (or without) special needs, check out Life360. The Life360 app is an intuitive tracking app that helps keep family, friends, and caregivers better connected. According to the app’s website, Life360 “brings your family closer with smart features designed to protect […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM336 – Target’s Adaptive Costumes
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! Believe it or not, Halloween is creeping up fast! The major superstore Target recently unveiled new inclusive […]
Lake Hope: Ready for School App
I went to the store the other day and the shelves were flooded with school supplies and “Back to School” signage. It’s hard to believe how it’s almost time for school to start back up again! If you’re looking for an app to help get your child ready, check out the Lake Hope: Ready for […]
Target offers adaptive Halloween costumes for kids
I dressed up as Cinderella several Halloweens in a row growing up. One year was especially memorable when my mom transformed my manual wheelchair into a silver, sparkling carriage. Of course, not every parent has the time, money, or crafting skills to make something both functional and fun. The major superstore Target has recently unveiled […]
AM335 – IRIScan Book 5
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! IRIS is a company that builds software and products to help people increase their productivity while scanning […]
LED Glowing Ball Pit
Many individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and more benefit from sensory rooms. According to Experia, sensory rooms are a “specially designed environment designed to give a sensory experience for people with various abilities.” The company eSpecial Needs offers a cool addition for sensory rooms: introducing the LED Glowing Ball Pit! Sensory Room Benefits […]