6 Android Apps for Special Needs

Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child with special needs?  Did you know several apps on smartphones and tablets are proven to be beneficial for students with special needs?  Throughout the past year, I have cranked out several lists of apps for covering many special needs.  However, a majority of these apps are solely available on […]

The Mercury Handheld Magnifier & StandScan

If you or a loved one are in the market for a portable magnifier and OCR, perhaps you should consider the Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR.  The Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR is a touch-based live magnification device that can perform accurate full page OCR.  The magnifier features a wide 5.5 inch display screen with […]

ATU213 – My iPhone is Everything with Derek Daniel Host of the Blind Odyssey Podcast

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. My iPhone is everything with Derek Daniel, host of The Blind Odyssey Podcast http://www.theblindodyssey.com/ —————————— Listen 24/7 at www.AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com […]

AM137 – Dyslexie Font

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 137-06-26-15 Dyslexie Font 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! Roughly 10% of the world’s population is affected by dyslexia, a learning disability that […]

ARING Ring: A ring that listens to your commands!

Thanks to Siri and other virtual assistants, several individuals have observed the convenience of speaking commands.  Now there is a device being introduced, called ARING, that provides the same convenience literally right at your fingertip.  In sum, ARING is “one ring control for your smartphone.” To use ARING, you simply click and speak, then ARING […]