Don Johnston Inc., the developer behind Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more, has recently released Word Bank Universal. Word Bank Universal is an extension for Google Chrome that puts a word bank directly onto your browser. What is a word bank exactly? Word banks provide core vocabulary which can help in: Vocabulary development Spelling support Gaining the […]
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5 More Apps for Individuals with Dyslexia
I’ve previously written a post discussing five different apps for students with dyslexia a couple years ago. Because dyslexia affects more than 20% of the U.S. population, I wanted to revisit the topic and provide five more apps that may benefit these individuals. Dyslexia “is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Learning Disabilities, Organizations, Products and Devices, Training, Visual
Creating a Social Experience Through Video Games
People with disabilities can need assistance in many different ways – getting trained for and finding a good job, communicating with others and even negotiating some of the basic necessities of life. But some have chosen to provide a helping hand by making video games more accessible. One of the foremost in this field is […]
Claro ScanPen
Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen app in a Tech Tip earlier this week. It is an app that allows you to have printed text spoken aloud. This app can be useful for students with dyslexia, low vision, and much more. Claro ScanPen allows users to take a photo of their printed […]
RE-vibe: Anti-distraction wristband
Staying on task has never been one of my strong suits. (In fact, I’ve already started writing another blog, researched other topics, and replied to emails after starting this post.) As a person with ADHD, staying on task is rare. Personal deadlines and reminders have helped some, but my mind still wanders. Naturally, when I […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Independent Living, Learning Disabilities, Personal Care, Products and Devices, Toys
Ideas for Assistive Technology Holiday Shopping
The latest Assistive Technology Update podcast is now out, and in keeping with the holiday spirit it focuses on shopping ideas and available help. Click here to access the podcast. This is actually the second part of the sixth annual holiday assistive technology shopping episode. If you missed part one, you can access it by […]