Learning how to tell time can be challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun toy that makes learning how to tell time fun. Tock the Learning Clock is an adorable robot clock featuring both analog hour and minute hands, as well as a digital display. Tock supports two time-teaching modes: Musical Fun Mode: Tock rewards children […]
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The Five Best Notetaking Tools and Apps
Once fall break is over, the big year-end tests are just around the corner. But thanks to the ever-expanding world of technology, students no longer have to scribble notes in those old-school legal pads — unless they want to. “Students of all ages have countless tools at their fingertips now,” said Brian Norton, director of […]
Clarity SEMPRE Mini Bluetooth Cell Phone Amplifier with Headphones
Even with the built-in accessibility features, some people still can’t hear their smartphones very well. By pairing the Clarity SEMPRE Mini with your Bluetooth cell phone, you can enjoy extra-loud phone calls. The SEMPRE Mini is a phone amplifier that works with Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. It provides strong amplification via the built-in ClarityPower with high-frequency […]
Monday Tech Tip: Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
Josh Anderson, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, which allows someone to take their blood pressure at home and then logs the reading to an app to keep track of the readings or to share with a doctor. Check it out here: Click here to […]
ATFAQ086 – Q1- Closed captioning in the classroom Q2- Fixing a Perkins Brailler Q3- Jaws vs. NVDA showdown Q4- Battery Interrupters – where do I find the copper discs Q5- Adaptive Eating Utensils Q6- Text-to-speech app for person who is visually impaired Q7- Wildcard question: What type of tech do you bring on vacation with you and why?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler – Q1- Closed captioning in the classroom Q2- Fixing a Perkins Brailler Q3- Jaws vs. NVDA showdown Q4- Battery Interrupters – where do I find the copper discs Q5- Adaptive Eating Utensils Q6- Text-to-speech app for person […]
ATU386 – UDL’s an Assistant Principal’s Perspective with Beth Poss
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. Show Notes: Beth Poss, Assistant Principal at Sequoyah Elementary School in Montgomery County Public Schools Find Beth on Twitter: […]