Over the past couple of years, I’ve briefly covered the Amazon Echo. In sum, the Amazon Echo (aka “Alexa”) is a hands-free personal assistant. When I first wrote about the Echo, I had very limited knowledge on how it could really benefit individuals with special needs. I have only recently discovered some cool features and tricks which […]
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SmartKlean Laundry Ball
I went 25+ years without doing my own laundry as the machines were always inaccessible. When I moved into my current house over a year ago, I was so excited about being able to do my own laundry! I know, I know– who gets excited over a chore?! This gal! It was satisfying being able to […]
Google Home: Smart Speaker and Home Assistant
One of the more popular assistive technologies to recently hit the market over the past couple of years is Amazon Echo. Since Alexa’s successful debut in 2014, Amazon has gone on to release two more versions of Alexa: the Tap and Dot. Most recently, another tech giant Google has released Google Home, their own smart speaker and […]
AT Specialists: 8 Picks from 2016
Last week, I wrote about 2016’s most read posts on different assistive technologies. For this week’s post, I asked for feedback from our assistive technology specialists about what they enjoyed learning more about or working with this past year. In case you didn’t know, there are two parts of our Assistive Technology Department: the INDATA Project and clinical services. […]
Wink Hub 2
It has been quite some time since I’ve written about home automation. As my current system (iVera) is struggling, I felt it’s a perfect time to research newer systems. I’ve used this hub and app for four years to turn on my lights, unlock/lock my door, and more; it’s an essential piece of technology for my independence. While […]
Aura LED Projector
A little while ago, I wrote about how you can set up your very own multi-sensory room. Sensory rooms benefit individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and much more. However, creating your own sensory room can cost thousands of dollars! If you’re looking for a more affordable solution for your home, check out the […]