Target offers adaptive Halloween costumes for kids

I dressed up as Cinderella several Halloweens in a row growing up. One year was especially memorable when my mom transformed my manual wheelchair into a silver, sparkling carriage. Of course, not every parent has the time, money, or crafting skills to make something both functional and fun. The major superstore Target has recently unveiled […]

ATU425 – Brandon Conrad with Mindview 7

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYour 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: Brandon Conrad – Sales Director at Matchware Website: www.Matchware.com Email: brandon.conrad@matchware.com   BeMyEyes Story: http://bit.ly/2JDsOeC Lyft Stories: Wheelchair accessibility: https://engt.co/2JCwHk1 Blind and […]

AM335 – IRIScan Book 5

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! IRIS is a company that builds software and products to help people increase their productivity while scanning […]

LED Glowing Ball Pit

Many individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and more benefit from sensory rooms. According to Experia, sensory rooms are a “specially designed environment designed to give a sensory experience for people with various abilities.” The company eSpecial Needs offers a cool addition for sensory rooms: introducing the LED Glowing Ball Pit! Sensory Room Benefits […]