HumanWare offers a variety of assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re looking for a new handheld magnifier, check out HumanWare’s latest innovation: the Explore 8 Handheld Magnifier. The Explore 8 electronic magnifier is the first 8-inch handheld magnifier on the market. It is a powerful yet lightweight tool that […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM328 – Humanware Explore 8 Handheld Magnifier
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! Humanware offers a lot of assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. If you’re […]
InnerVoice AAC App
There are dozens of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps available on the market. I wrote about one example of one app on Tuesday. Yet another option is the InnerVoice AAC App. According to their website, “InnerVoice is the simplest and most engaging way to learn communication skills.” It is a simple-to-use communication tool that […]
CoughDrop AAC App
Are you looking for a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app? The CoughDrop AAC app is one available option on the market. It is a simple, modern AAC communication and support tool for individuals with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, and more. The CoughDrop AAC app runs on multiple devices so users can log […]
AM327 – AutoBrush for Kids
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! Getting children to brush their teeth can be quite the hassle. It can be even harder to […]
AbleRacers Ride-On Toy Car
AbleRacers is a company on a mission to “provide accessible play for everyone.” One of their available products is the AbleRacers Ride-On Toy Car. The AbleRacers Ride-On Toy Car promotes independent mobility for children with special needs. Instead of being operated via foot pedal, these cars can be controlled with assistive technology switches and sensors. […]