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: Amy Miller – Director – Brain Injury Resource Facilitation Services – Easterseals Crossroads Website: www.eastersealscrossroads.org —————————— If […]
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AM553 Brailliant BI 20X Braille Display
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, we talked about the Victor Reader Stream 3 by Humanware which is a pocket-sized […]
Relish Day Connect Clock
If you’re looking for a product to help your loved one with dementia maintain their independence, the Alzheimer’s Store has several products to offer. One of their available products is the Relish Day Connect Clock. According to the Alzheimer’s Store’s description: “One thing we know causes heartache for families dealing with dementia is the loss […]
Rainbow Smart Toothbrush
Children need to practice good dental hygiene for several reasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. […]
Learning Games for Toddlers
If you’re looking for a fun, interactive way for your child to learn ABCs, check out the Learning Games for Toddlers app. The app’s ABC Puzzles are the “perfect” gentle introduction to letter names, shapes, and spelling. While using this app, toddlers and preschoolers learn to recognize letter names, build familiarity with shapes of uppercase […]
Monday Tech Tip: Mac Computer- Speak item under the pointer
Brian Norton, Director of AT, shows us the speak item under the pointer feature that allows a user to have their Mac computer speak anything that is under the pointer if they hover over it. This feature is helpful for individuals with low vision, reading impairments, or benefit from audio feedback. Check it out here: […]