Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Misty Cobb, Senior Customer Success Manager and Education Strategist, Verbit Dr. Misty Cobb is a trusted education […]
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AM439 Embr Wave 2
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! Many individuals have a hard time regulating their body temperature; some people are always freezing, while […]
Regulate your body temperature with Embr Wave 2
Many individuals have a hard time regulating their body temperature; some people are always freezing, while others can overheat easily. I wrote about the original Embr Wave back in 2018. It is a wearable scientifically proven to help you feel cooler or warmer in minutes! The same company now offers a newer model: introducing the […]
Better Sleep Improves Your Overall Well-being
A regular bedtime and wake-up schedule improves the quality of your sleep. It can also impact your sense of well-being. This is especially true for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities. Sleep problems are almost three times more common in people with chronic conditions, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, […]
VoiceZone 4-Alarm Medical Watch
Individuals of all ages and abilities often forget to take their medications. If you’re looking for an affordable wearable to help remind you, check out the VoiceZone 4-Alarm Medical Watch! According to its description, this watch helps you “keep your daily routine running efficiently without ever missing a dose of medicine or missing an important […]
Monday Tech Tip: Large Print Keyboards
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads, shows us large print keyboards, which are helpful for individuals with low vision, limited dexterity in hands, or tremors. Check it out here: