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Author: Laura Medcalf
Snapchat releases new ASL Lens
There are approximately 48 million individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in the United States. If you’re looking to practice American Sign Language (ASL), there’s now a Snapchat lens for that! The new ASL Alphabet Lens teaches users how to fingerspell their name and practice the ASL alphabet. Users can also play games […]
Low Rider Children’s Activity Trike
If you’re searching for something for your little one to move about independently, check out the Low Rider Children’s Activity Trike. The Low Rider is a children’s trike designed for indoor and outdoor activities. According to the product’s website, the trike “provides a means for self-initiated movement and independence in children with mobility challenges.” It […]
AM467 Break-Away Bite Bands
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! Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages, such as weighted blankets, […]
TFH Vibroacoustic Long Easy Lounger
eSpecial Needs is a company offering several resources for individuals with special needs. One of their newest products is the TFH Vibroacoustic Long Easy Lounger. This lounger magnifies musical vibrations so they are felt more easily. According to the product’s description, “vibration is a great way to get the proprioceptive input to calm and stimulate […]
Amazon Smart Thermostat
Over the years we’ve written about several smart thermostats. Did you know Amazon has their very own? The Amazon Smart Thermostat gives you the power to control your HVAC system using your voice! The thermostat itself doesn’t have any built-in speakers, so it requires an Alexa-enabled device to work. You can also control the thermostat […]