Individuals who are blind or visually impaired may often need assistance finding specific items around their home or office. The PenFriend 2 is designed to make their lives easier as it is a voice labeling system that allows users to label anything and everything with discreet audio labels in their own voice. The PenFriend 2 is […]
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Override the Summer Slide
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Summer is a time when most kids are enjoying water parks and splash pads, not focused on their academic skills. But maybe they should be. “Many students experience some learning loss during the summer,” said Cristen Reat. Reat is the co-founder and program coordinator at BridgingApps. “I believe there is […]
EyeOn App
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I’m sure you’ve seen or heard of this commercial advertising a button you can wear if you are living independently and at-risk. A newer app, called EyeOn, takes this same concept, but works through your smartphone so you no longer have to wear a button on your […]
Monday Tech Tip: DocHub.com
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a document signing and form completion editor for PDFs called DocHub.com Check it out here: Click here for additional information on DocHub.com.
ATU264 – Puffin Joystick and What do iOS 10, Mac OS, TV OS, and Watch OS mean for people with disabilities?
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. 264-06-17-16 – Puffin joystick | Adriana”Ahh-driana” Mallozzi | Shana “Shayna” Penna | Show Notes: Puffin Joystick | Adriana Mallozzi […]
AM188 – Shake-N-Wake Vibrating Alarm Clock Watch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 188-06-17-16 Shake-N-Wake Vibrating Alarm Clock Watch 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! Do you or a loved one have a difficult time […]