Podcast: Play in new window | Download296-9-21-18 My Emotional Compass 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! Emotions are an essential part of our lives. Individuals with traumatic brain injury […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
BILLY Footwear
Over the years I have written about a couple of different inclusive footwear options. BILLY Footwear is yet another option that “smashes fashion with function” while blurring the line between adaptive and non-adaptive. BILLY Footwear features stylish zipper shoes for wearers of all abilities. According to the company’s website: BILLY Footwear was founded on the principle […]
5 Products to Make Grilling More Accessible!
Just because summer is technically over in 3 days doesn’t mean it’s time to cover up your grill! Fall is the perfect season for tailgating and hosting outdoor events. If you’re looking for products to help make grilling more accessible or simpler, you’ve come to the right place. 5 Products to Make Grilling More Accessible: […]
Blizzard Penguin – The Buckle Toy
Children of all ages love snapping and clicking plastic buckles. Blizzard Penguin is a super soft plush that features 5 plastic buckles in an assortment of colors. In addition to learning how to snap and click buckles, children will also develop and strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, color recognition and more. The […]
AM295 – Wemo Mini Smart Plug
Podcast: Play in new window | Download295-9-14-18 Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Plug 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! I have been talking about smart home devices for several years […]
Big John Toilet Seat
Many individuals with mobility impairments can have a hard time transferring and balancing on a standard toilet seat. Traditional toilet seats tend to wobble and shift as individuals try to transfer on and off. The Big John Toilet Seat is an ideal solution for this problem. The Big John Toilet Seat “has a more comfortable […]