If you’re looking for a visual schedule tool, check out Goally. Goally is a suite of therapeutic apps designed to help support the daily activities and functioning of children and teens with a variety of disabilities. According to BridgingApps: “One of the benefits of Goally is that it is available both on a small dedicated […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM483 – Dose Flip Smart Medication Dispenser
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! Over the years, we’ve written about different medication dispensers such as the Hero Smart Pill Dispenser. […]
PictureThis Plant Identifier App
There are thousands of different types of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs found throughout the world. Did you know there’s an app you can download to help identify over 10,000 different types of plants? Check out PictureThis! PictureThis Plant Identifier allows users to take pictures of real plants and flowers and submit them for identification. […]
Bluebee Pals App
Bluebee Pals are interactive plush learning tools that connect to iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth. The toy’s patented technology allows the stuffed animal’s mouth and head to move while reading stories, teaching using educational games, learning a language, and singing songs. The companion app is free to use and you can use it with […]
AM482 – Ekomat Paths
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! A few weeks ago I talked about the Mobi-Mat RecPath, which you can place over grass, […]
Storyteller Read Aloud to Kids App
If you’re looking for an app that turns any children’s book into an audiobook, check out the Storyteller Read Aloud to Kids app! With Storyteller, you can scan any print book from your personal library and the app will read it aloud to your child. According to the App Store’s description: “Storyteller provides an opportunity […]