If you are a frequent visitor to our blog, you probably know we cover all forms of assistive technology for individuals with mobility, hearing, visual impairments and other special needs. In more recent years, one of the more common types of assistive technologies include smartphones and tablets. By offering a myriad of accessibility options and over 300,000 apps, these smart devices have opened […]
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Attainment Big Button Communicators
For individuals with difficulty communicating or who cannot communicate at all, there are several technology options to help. One of these options is the Big Button Communicator, which allows users to communicate without lifting their hands from the table. The Big Button features a transparent cap with an opening to quickly slide in overlays. The Button […]
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Not Just Another School Year
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s time to head back to school! The heat of summer still lingers, but students and their families are buying school supplies, packing backpacks and getting ready for another school year. The transition from summer to school can be tough — and even more difficult for students with disabilities or […]
A, B, Cs of Dyslexia Education
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Do you have trouble telling the difference between “b” and “d,” or are you confused with words that sound similar, like celery and salary? These are some of the “red flags” of dyslexia — a learning disability affecting about one in five people, or 20 percent of the population. With […]
GoTalk Express 32
Are you or a loved one in the market for a powerful, yet simple picture communicator? Perhaps the GoTalk Express 32 will work for you! The GoTalk Express 32 is a full-featured communicator which gives users the ability to scan and link messages together to play in sequence. According to EnableMart, “It is an ideal […]
6 Android Apps for Special Needs
Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child with special needs? Did you know several apps on smartphones and tablets are proven to be beneficial for students with special needs? Throughout the past year, I have cranked out several lists of apps for covering many special needs. However, a majority of these apps are solely available on […]