Subscription boxes are a fun way to receive new products bi-weekly, monthly, and more! One of my more recent Accessibility Minute podcasts covers the Spectrum Toy Store. The Spectrum Toy Store is specifically designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. It recently opened in Chicago, but the website features an online catalogue including many of their […]
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Smyle Mouse Lets Your Face Do the Talking
For those with physical impairments that make using a regular computer mouse difficult, or can’t use a voice-activated interface, there’s now a new option. Smyle Mouse allows you to control a PC without using your hands or voice. You do it all simply by using your head and face. This is a new tool that […]
Nike Makes Marty McFly’s Style a Reality
Have you always wanted a pair of Marty McFly’s iconic self-lacing shoes showcased in Back to the Future Part II? Good news, the wait is over. Nike introduced the HyperAdapt 1.0 in Spring 2016. Shoe laces can be a burden for everyone — not just people living with disabilities. Perhaps, this is part of […]
Accessibility Minute Podcast Offers Online Shopping Help
Online shopping can be challenging for anyone, but especially at holiday time and for people with disabilities. Luckily, the Accessibility Minute podcast is here with tips to help out! Click here to listen now! The latest podcast focuses on MasterCard’s Identity Check mobile service, otherwise known as “Selfie Pay.” This app allows people to verify […]
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OrCam MyEye: See for Yourself
OrCam is a company focused on wearable technology to help people who are blind or have visual impairment better interact with the world around them through the concept of “artificial vision.” Their signature product is the MyEye, a miniature smart camera that sits on a normal eyeglasses frame, converting visual information into the spoken word. […]
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Meet KMINA: The World’s First Pain-Free and Stylish Crutches
The design, structure and function of crutches has remained relatively unchanged for almost 4,000 years. Plenty of advancements in medical technology have occurred over the millennia, but crutches have essentially stayed the same. It’s time for crutches to join the modern world. Introducing KMINA: The world’s first pain-free and stylish crutches. “We are sure they […]