In today’s highly-connected world, several parents provide their children with expensive smartphones so they, too, can become connected. However, some parents are reluctant to give their children these smartphones. Now there is a wearable, durable and affordable mobile phone for children: Tinitell. In sum, the Tinitell is the smallest mobile phone in the world designed especially for […]
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New Accessibility Features in iOS 9
In previous posts, we’ve covered several accessibility features available on Apple devices. As evidenced by the iOS 7 update to the gargantuan release of Yosemite, Apple continues to refine each user’s experience with every update. Within the past month, Apple released its newest update for their iOS devices: iOS 9. The update offers new built-in apps, faster performance, improved security, new multi-tasking […]
Articulation with The Speech Wizard
There are so many available apps for tablets and smartphones to assist individuals with speech and language challenges. One example of this type of app is Articulation with The Speech Wizard. Articulation with The Speech Wizard is an innovative speech therapy tool designed to help children improve their articulation skills. More specifically, the activities within […]
Monday Tech Tip: Keyboard Keyguards
Mark Stewart, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us keyboard key guards that are designed for computer uses with limited motor skills. Check it out here:
ATU227 – Learning Ally College Success Program, Wearable Technology for People with Autism, US Access Board News, Microfluidic Sensors for Health Care, WebMD app
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: Learning Ally College Success with Mary Alexander and Kristin Witucki www.learningally.org/collegesuccess Biometric wristbands predict outbursts in people […]
AM151 – Optelec Compact+ HD
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 151-10-02-15 Optelec Compact+ HD 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! Looking for a device that allows you to read text anywhere, anytime? The […]