I mentioned Inclusive TLC on last week’s iClick post. You’ll probably hear more about the company in future posts as they offer a wide assortment of assistive technology products. They offer switches, hardware, software, apps, and more — all designed to benefit those with special needs. I’m going to cover their ready-made ChooseIt! apps available […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Learn Braille with the 6dot BrailleCoach Package
Looking for a device to help learn braille? The 6dot BrailleCoach may be just the tool you’re searching for! It offers a unique way to learn braille by enabling students to work independently between lessons. The BrailleCoach utilizes RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology to identify and speak recorded information linked to the braille embossed tags. 6dot BrailleCoach […]
Color Enhancer: Chrome extension helps those with color blindness
Color blindness is a real condition affecting up to 300 million people worldwide. It can create difficulties in daily life when discerning color is important (e.g. reading charts, etc.) Fortunately, Google Chrome offers an extension called Color Enhancer to help these individuals better view the internet. The Google Accessibility team developed Color Enhancer for those […]
Tecla Shield: Hands-free control of smart devices
Assistive technology can make things more convenient for some, but for others it makes things possible! Smart devices have indubitably helped thousands of individuals with special needs communicate, control switches, and so much more. However, some individuals with upper-body mobility impairments aren’t able to operate their smart device(s) independently. This is where the Tecla Shield comes in. […]
iClick: Wireless control of appliances
Looking for an easier way to control your electrical appliances? With the new iClick wireless control, you’ll be able to operate these appliances using switches and even your iPad! The innovative iClick device allows users to turn electrical appliances on and off using either: Standard wired switches plugged into the iClick. SimplyWorks Wireless Switches which pair directly with the […]
Ava: Enjoy 24/7 accessible conversations
Many individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often have to rely on lip reading or an interpreter to engage in conversations. This is where Ava may prove useful. Ava is an app noted to be the “first smart captioner for conversations based on machine intelligence.” In other words, it’s an app that allows users to […]