Over a year ago, I wrote about Amazon Echo, a virtual assistant by Amazon that you simply place in your home. To wake Echo, you simply say “Alexa” and the virtual assistant will provide you with music, news, weather, alarms, timers, to-do lists, and more. More recently, Amazon has introduced two new members to their […]
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3 Annotation/Note Taking Apps for Learning Disabilities
Individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs may often benefit from using PDF annotation/note taking apps. Annotating one’s reading is so useful in a myriad of ways and can benefit the reader not only while they read but afterwards as well. For me, reading textbooks, scholarly articles, and more has always been a challenge. I […]
Bose QuietComfort 25 Noise Cancelling Headphones
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the INDATA Project is, “What are some noise cancelling headphones?” Many parents seek this assistive technology for their child with autism, but noise cancelling headphones can benefit many other individuals! We have already done two posts covering many options of noise cancelling headphones (Check […]
Toddler Talk: Language Development App
Delays in language development and communication challenges are quite common for individuals with special needs. However, language development is essential as it “paves the strong foundation for later language, reading and writing skills.” Toddler Talk: 1-2 Years is an app that helps you encourage your child’s language development! Toddler Talk was designed as a 10-week program. Every […]
5 Alerting Indicators for Blind and Visually Impaired
There are many forms of assistive technology that may benefit individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, one type of assistive technology I’ve yet to discuss in depth is alerting indicators, which may benefit these individuals greatly. Maxi Aids “offers the highest quality selections of liquid level indicators, talking alarm clocks, motion sensors, toilet level indicators, […]
Boomer: Wireless Foot Mouse
I am often writing about different accessible and ergonomic computer mice for individuals of all abilities. However, I’ve yet to write about one you can operate using your feet–introducing Boomer: The Foot Mouse! The foot device was invented by Becky Logue, a former dental hygienist. She invented her first model back in 2006 (called “the Dental […]