SmartStix Edison Chopsticks

One of my favorite places to eat at is anything with Asian cuisine.  May it be Chinese or Japanese fusion (sushi, yum!), they always set the table with chopsticks in lieu of silverware.  Sadly, using traditional chopsticks is never an option for me with my tremors and clumsy fingers.  However, I stumbled across a company coined SmartStix that […]

Rocketbook Wave

Last week, Director Brian Norton came into my office and said ecstatically, “Come check out this cool new product we just got!”  He was holding a spiral notebook and pen…so my enthusiasm was, well, minimum.  A group of us followed him into the kitchen where he then demonstrated how this was no ordinary notebook!  In […]

C-Pen Reader

There are already several apps and resources available for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.  The C-Pen Reader Pen is a newer device designed to benefit any individuals who struggle with reading.  It is a standalone pen that scans words and speaks them aloud and is noted as a “major technological breakthrough for […]

Raindrop Swing

I have written about countless products from Fun and Function over the past several months.  The company provides so many unique and often affordable solutions for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, and so much more!  The Raindrop Swing is yet another unique solution that could be used for home, sensory rooms, or clinical settings! The Raindrop […]

Zubits: Magnetic lacing solution

A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes.  This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations.  I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes?  With Zubits magnetic shoe […]

Tap : Wearable Bluetooth Keyboard

It seems as though a new app or device is launched onto the market every single day.  As a writer, I love getting the word out there about these potentially life-altering apps and products.  The Tap is yet another assistive technology with this potential.  It is a wearable keyboard that provides a fast, accurate and […]