From gaming to smart home devices, assistive technology helps people with disabilities maintain independence. It also helps them develop skills at home they can use in the community. Ben Jacobs, the founder and CEO of RebelTech Consulting LLC, recently led a full-day training session at INDATA on the benefits of this innovative assistive technology. […]
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Soundscape Hears Around You
For years people have been saying “there’s an app for everything,” but a new app that helps visually-impaired individuals travel and interact with their environment can truly have you believing in the phrase. There’s a new smartphone app designed to revolutionize the way blind people interact with their environment. The app is called Soundscape and […]
PS4 One-Handed Custom Controller Creator
I love playing video games, but I have poor dexterity and strength overall which makes it hard to play certain games. We have already covered the Xbox Adaptive Controller in previous blogs and Tech Tips. However, we’ve yet to discuss anything for the PlayStation 4. While researching the web for different accessible solutions, I came […]
Dino Plate and Utensils for Constructive Eating
Fat Brain Toys offers a wide variety of toys and products designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, hearing impairments, muscular dystrophy, and more. One of their available products is their Dino Plate. Dino Plate There are several individuals with sensory issues, ADHD, etc. that are picky eaters. According to the website’s description, these plates “turn […]
Creative Mark Professional Mahl Stick
I recently began painting again after over seven years. Seven years ago I was a lot stronger and able to hold my arms and shoulders up for a while without any issues. However, when I went to paint again after all these years, I quickly learned I can no longer paint like I used to; […]
Philips GoLite BLU Light Therapy Lamp
Several individuals tend to get blue and more lethargic in the winter months. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to the change in weather. A common treatment for this form of depression is light therapy (or phototherapy). If you’re looking to try light therapy, check out the Philips goLITE BLU […]