Toys for Sensory Integration/Autism: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 4

Our holiday gift guide wraps up today with suggestions for toys that are good for sensory integration and/or those with autism. There’s still 11 days left until Santa Claus comes to town, so if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, here’s a great place to start. Parts 1-3 of the gift guide focused on auditory […]

Nike Makes Marty McFly’s Style a Reality

Have you always wanted a pair of Marty McFly’s iconic self-lacing shoes showcased in Back to the Future Part II?   Good news, the wait is over. Nike introduced the HyperAdapt 1.0 in Spring 2016. Shoe laces can be a burden for everyone — not just people living with disabilities. Perhaps, this is part of […]

Monday Tech Tip: BeWarned App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us an app called BeWarned app, which is a platform app for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This app has 4 features: Sound Monitor, Connect, Dance, and Emergency Call. Check it out here: For more information on BeWarned: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bewarned-app-for-deaf-hard/id990607348?mt=8

ATFAQ043 – Q1. Wifi Extenders and Amazon Echo Q2.Group Contacts on iOS Q3. TV remotes with MS Q4. Apps for Geometry Q5. Dragon and Chrome Q6. When is AT training complete?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson & Wade Wingler Q1. Wifi Extenders and Amazon Echo Q2.Group Contacts on iOS Q3. TV remotes with MS Q4. Apps for Geometry Q5. Dragon and Chrome Q6. When is AT training complete? ——-transcript follows —— WADE WINGLER:  Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

ATU289 – Amazon Echo — Alexa in real life

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. www.amazon.com/echo —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org Check […]

AM213 – EZPZ’s Hapy Mats

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 213-12-09-16 EZPZ’s Happy Mats 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! If you’re interested in finding a dish to eliminate mealtime messes, check […]