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. Show Notes Laura Medcalf, Social Media Content Specialist www.EasterSealsTech.com Accessibility Minute with Laura Medcalf www.AccessibilityMinute.com On the Hill with […]
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AM175 Horus: A Wearable Personal Assistant for Blind
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 175-03-18-16 Horus: A Wearable Personal Assistant for Blind 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! By now, I’m sure you’re at least a […]
Social Skills for Autism: Mission Rescue Kloog
The Social Skills for Autism: Mission Rescue Kloog app is designed to teach individuals with autism necessary social skills to operate “effectively and comfortably in social situations.” I know I’ve written about dozens of social skill apps for autism on this blog, but this one is a little different from the rest. Keep on […]
5 Apps for Speech Delays
It is estimated that approximately 10% of kindergarteners will receive a diagnosis of a speech/language delay each year. To aid in this delay, many work with certified speech-language pathologists, but why not practice these skills outside of therapy? The App Store offers countless apps for individuals with speech delays, but I wanted to highlight a handful […]
Flip Writer AAC
With so many AAC apps available to help individuals who struggle communicating, it can be so hard finding the right one for each person! Many go through several AAC apps–often spending hundreds of dollars–just to find out it didn’t work for them. Last week, Flip Writer AAC became free to download on iTunes! Why should […]
Monday Tech Tip: Orcam wearable device for visually impaired.
Steven Goldstein, Area Sales Manager at OrCam Technologies, shows us an OrCam device for the visually impaired. This hands-free wearable technology is a smart camera that assists people who are visually impaired or Blind. Check it out here: For more information: http://www.orcam.com/