Intro to Letters by Montessorium is an app that teaches children how to trace, read, write, and record letter sounds, names, and phonograms in English. The app is based on the proven Montessori methodology. The Montessori Method was developed by Maria Montessori who was a scientist and educator. She discovered that because children are innately […]
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Nokia Thermo Smart Thermometer
If you’re like me, you may think of nothing but old cell phones when you hear the company name Nokia. You may even ask yourself, “Are they even still around?” Yes, in fact, they are! They’ve made a strong comeback offering a catalog of smart devices for everyday living and tools to promote health. One of […]
Snapverter Add-On for Read&Write
Read&Write for Google Chrome is an add-on that provides “personalized support to make documents, web pages, and common file types in Google Drive more accessible.” Now there is an add-on for Read&Write to make it even more accessible called Snapverter. Snapverter is a Google Chrome tool that quickly turns any printed material (e.g. classroom papers, textbooks, […]
ATFAQ062 – Best of episode: Q1 Clearing my iPhone before a trade (from episode 30) Q2 iPhone with camera/switch access (from episode 44) Q3 Contacting JAN (from episode 59) Q4 Too many browser tabs (from episode 51) Q5 Reading building directories with an app (from episode 55) Q6Where to find apps (from episode 54)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Best of episode: Q1 Clearing my iPhone before a trade (from episode 30) Q2 iPhone with camera/switch access (from episode 44) Q3 Contacting JAN (from episode 59) Q4 Too many browser tabs (from episode 51) Q5 Reading building directories with an app (from episode 55) Q6Where to find […]
AM253 – Enchroma Glasses
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 253-09-22-17 Enchroma Glasses 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! Color blindness affects millions of people worldwide. It affects 1 in 12 men […]
Enchroma : Color-correcting eyewear for color blindness
Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes are unable to see colors under normal light. It affects millions of people worldwide and is most prominent in men; it affects 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. The condition ranges from a variety of classes, with red-green color blindness being the most […]