Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a pill organizer that sorts, dispenses, and reminds your loved one to take his or […]

Over the years I’ve written about several pill organizers and dispensers. I recently heard about a newer one called the Hero Smart Pill Dispenser. Hero is a pill organizer that automatically sorts, dispenses, and reminds you to take your medications and vitamins. The website shares the inspiration behind the device: Five years ago, Kal Vepuri […]

Over the years, we have written about countless apps, websites, and tools to help individuals with learning and attention issues. Unfortunately, a lot of these resources can get rather pricey. If you’re looking for free or more affordable options for your student or kiddo, keep on reading! I was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when […]

Eschenbach is a “world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality magnification solutions including low vision aids, reading glasses and binoculars.” During the ATIA Conference, we viewed a demo of one of their newest products: the Visolux Digital Full HD Video Magnifier. The Visolux Digital FHD boasts a 12″ LCD display with an easy-to-use […]

There are so many smart devices available on the market to help keep you and your loved ones safe. If you’re looking for an affordable security camera to help monitor the inside and/or outside of your home, check out the new Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera. The Blink XT2 is a versatile indoor/outdoor, wire-free camera […]

Reading opens up a whole new world to children of all ages. Looking for an app to help develop your child’s literacy skills? The HOMER Reading: Learn to Read app is a fun, interactive program that adapts to your child’s reading level and interests. While using the app, children can develop reading skills through stories, […]