Going to medical appointments can be intimidating and scary for kiddos. Simply Sayin’ is a valuable resource that can help medical professionals explain common procedures and surgeries to patients and their families to help ease anxiety. Simply Sayin’ is a free app that was developed by Certified Child Life Specialists at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. It […]
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Live Captions iOS 16
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, shows us Live Captions in iOS 16 accessibility features. Live Captions will turn spoken language of what you are watching on iOS device into text displayed in real time. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Live Captions in iOS 16.
ATU610 – StellarTrek by Humanware with Mathieu Paquette
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. Special Guests: Mathieu Paquette – Product Manager – HumanWare Website: www.humanware.com Phone: 1-800-722-3393 —————————— If you have an […]
AM510 Niskoo: Reading and Spelling App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! If you’re looking for a fun app to help your child read and spell English, check […]
Learn money skills with Dollars and Cents app
Teaching students with special needs about money can be challenging. Luckily there are apps like Attainment’s Dollars & Cents to help with these 3 money skills: Spending Money, Counting Coins, and Making Change. According to the app’s description: “Dollars and Cents is a great way to integrate functional activities into your math curriculum. It’s ideal […]
Niskoo: Reading and Spelling
If you’re looking for a fun app to help your child read and spell English, check out Niskoo: Reading and Spelling! Niskoo is an educational app designed for younger children to help them increase their vocabulary by helping them learn how to read and spell through phonics practice. The app contains a number of scenarios […]