Nearly 40 years ago in the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the last week of June as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, in honor of the famous deaf-blind advocate’s birthday on June 27, 1880. This blog rings in the annual celebration by highlighting iCanConnect, a program that would make Keller proud. Ensuring Widespread […]
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Effectively Express Yourself with Assistive Express
The biggest challenge for those who have difficulty with speech is the amount of time it takes for a conversation to take place. Assistive Express is an affordable Augmentative Alternative Communication (ACC) device catering to people with difficulty in speech. It allows users to have quick and easy conversations with others, live more independently and […]
Tactile Wet Measuring Spoons, Pitcher, and Funnel
Yesterday I wrote about the Boil Alert Disc listed on the Blind Kitchen’s website. Their website also features a set of wet measuring spoons, a small pitcher, and a mini funnel that makes measuring liquids “simple and accurate, with less waste and mess.” The wet measuring spoons are easy to identify because of the tactile […]
Boil Alert Disc
The Blind Kitchen is a website featuring many adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge for individuals with visual impairments. One of the adaptive products listed on their website is the Boil Alert Disc. The Boil Alert Disc assists in preventing messy boil-overs by creating a rattling noise to help you know when the food […]
Step2Bed Bedside Step Stool
Last week, I wrote about Step2Tub, an assistive product that can help prevent falls while getting in and out of the tub. The same company also offers Step2Bed, which can help users get in and out of bed more easily. Most beds sit too high, making them difficult to get in and out of. Step2Bed […]
Step2Tub Portable Rail and Step for Bathroom
Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more. If you’re looking for something to help prevent falls, check out the Step2Tub. According to the product’s description, it is the “safest way to get in and out of the tub” independently. The Step2Tub is made of industry-grade […]