VictorReader Stream Daisy MP3 Player

For people who are Blind or visually impaired, reading books may be more time consuming. Using a book reader allows people to have access to their favorite book and have a personal library in the palm of their hand wherever they go. The VictorReader Stream Daisy MP3 Player lets people read multi-chapter books, like manuals, […]

ATU090 – AT Newbies (Josh Reckelhoff & Ron King), Bionic Eye for the Blind, CSUN, TarHeel Reader, Weather Alert Radios for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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 AT Newbies: Josh Reckelhoff & Ron King www.EasterSealsTech.com/staff Weather Alerts for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | […]

AM090 – Weather Alert Radios for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. When springtime arrives, for much of the world, storms come along too.  In some areas […]

Assistive Technology for the Kitchen

Assistive technology can be used anywhere that people are. It only makes sense that assistive devices are available to help people in the kitchen. Here’s a handful of devices that may be helpful to you or a loved one. Easy Grip Cup It’s a cup with finger grips specifically designed for people who need extra […]

Bed Specs

People who have severe physical disabilities may not be able to sit up in bed. Assistive technology helps people live more independently. Bed Specs are an assistive device that uses prisms to adjust the angle people can see while laying down in bed. These glasses can be used by people with spinal cord injury or […]