It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I struggle with anxiety and ADHD every single day. Fortunately, I have learned the many benefits of fidgets to help me channel my energy. By channeling my hyperactive and anxious energy into a fidget, I’m better able to focus and relax. One fidget I have recently […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM277 – Ditto Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler
Podcast: Play in new window | Download277-3-09-18 Ditto Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler 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! Do you or a loved one have a hard time […]
InstaLink Wearable Smartphone Alert Watch
Last week I wrote about the Ditto Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler. The iL-100 InstaLink Wearable Smartphone Alert is also a Bluetooth enabled, app-driven device designed to make life easier for people of all ages and hearing abilities. It is a lightweight, stylish wristband watch that connects to both iPhone or Android phones. The iL-100 […]
7 Assistive Kitchen Cutting Devices
“For many individuals, time in the kitchen is special. It gives them a chance to be creative and have a result that is as delicious as it is beautiful.” Low vision and poor dexterity often make prepping and cooking foods extremely challenging. Fortunately, there are so many kitchen advancements that allow individuals to continue to […]
Sunu Band – Sonar Smartband for Visually Impaired
There are many devices available on the market to help individuals with visual impairments. If you’re looking for something to use in conjunction with your white cane and/or guide dog, check out the Sunu Band. The Sunu Band is a “sonar smartband that improves navigation for the visually impaired. It combines sonar or echolocation with […]
AM276 – SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone
Podcast: Play in new window | Download276-3-2-18 SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone 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! If you’re looking for a smartphone designed for individuals who are visually […]