Tired of sidebars? Google’s Wheel Launcher is an app that floats on top of everything and provides quick access to your favorite shortcuts, apps, tools, etc. To use Wheel Launcher, just pull the icon on the vertical edge of your screen. According to Google Play’s description, “Unlike other sidebars, Wheel Launcher is designed to operate […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM464 Vayyar Care Fall Detection
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! Last week I talked about Alexa Together, which is a new subscription service from Amazon that […]
PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad
PILPOC is a company founded in 2016. According to their website, they are “constantly looking for trending and life-improving products to help you have a better and more comfortable life.” They offer several fidgets, one being the PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad. The PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad is a pocket-sized, lightweight fidget featuring eight different fidget […]
BunMo Poppin’ Pipes Fidget
Since I first began writing about fidgets several years ago, the fidget market seems to have only grown in popularity among children and adults alike. Another available fidget is the BunMo Poppin’ Pipes! According to Amazon’s description, the BunMo Poppin’ Pipes are “fun and functional sensory toys that pop, stretch, and connect making these pop […]
AM463 Alexa Together
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. I’ve written and talked about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can help […]
Break-Away Bite Bands
Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages such as weighted blankets, sensory clothing, sensory putty, and chewies. One example of a chewy product they offer is Break-Away Bite Bands. Their Break-Away Bite Bands are super absorbent necklaces ideal for children who chew and bite on their clothing or other items. […]