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 with mobility challenges may have difficulty preparing food on a standard stove independently. Fortunately, […]
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ATFAQ187: Q1. Difficulty with copy/past using Dragon, Q2. Devices for Dyslexia, Q3. Removing ice on wheelchair ramp, Q4. Trackball not working, Q5 Wildcard: Notable Tech advancement for 2023
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ187: Q1. Difficulty with copy/past using Dragon, Q2. Devices for Dyslexia, Q3. Removing ice on wheelchair ramp, Q4. Trackball not working, Q5 Wildcard: Notable Tech advancement for 2023 Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. Speaker 2: Huh? […]
Colgate Hum Kids Smart Toothbrush
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Rainbow Smart Toothbrush, which helps teach children good brushing habits. Another smart toothbrush that is available is the Hum Kids Smart Toothbrush from Colgate. The Hum Smart Toothbrush and app teach children to brush better with fun games. As I stated in the previous post, here’s […]
RainbowSmart Learn and Grow
Supporting a child’s personal, social, and emotional development has many benefits for his or her health and happiness. Children can communicate better, display empathy, and understand their feelings. RainbowSmart Learn and Grow is an award-winning app that supports parents in helping their children become self-reflective and emotionally intelligent. According to the app’s description: “RainbowSmart App […]
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop Keyboard
A repetitive strain injury (RSI) is damage to your muscles, tendons, or nerves caused by repetitive motions and constant use. They’re also sometimes called repetitive stress injuries. Repetitive strain injuries are very common and usually affect your: Fingers and thumbs Wrists Elbows Arms Shoulders Knees One specific task that causes an RSI is typing on […]
Monday Tech Tip: iOS Assistive Access
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Access Access for iOS iPad and iPhone, which allow someone to simplify what apps are shown on the screen so it makes these devices easier to navigate for anyone with a cognitive disability or anyone who struggles with the complexity of these devices. Check […]