HIMS, Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor that provides a myriad of tools for individuals with visual impairments. One of their newer devices is the BrailleSense Polaris, which is a notetaker jam-packed with lots of features! The BrailleSense Polaris is an “innovative collaboration of Braille and mainstream technology, offering the blind and visually impaired […]
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Merlin Elite Pro CCTV and OCR
Enhanced Vision offers a wide variety of products for individuals with visual impairments. One of their newer products is the Merlin Elite Pro, which is a 2-in-1 “high performance desktop magnifier.” The Merlin Elite Pro offers two functions within the one magnifier: it features both video magnifier (or CCTV) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Prox Talker and Prox Pads
Heather Koren from Westminster Technologies shows us the Prox Talker and Prox Pads communication devices. Check it out here:
CVS Offering Same-Day Prescription Delivery
It seems that more and more stores are offering various delivery services every day. What many people don’t realize is how much of a game changer this is for individuals with special needs! CVS Pharmacy began offering a next-day home delivery service last year. Now the pharmacy giant offers same-day prescription delivery! CVS will partner […]
Visual Reading App
I am always browsing the internet for different apps on iOS or Android devices. During my search today I came across the Android app Visual Reading. The Visual Reading app is an “educational platform for reading development, speech and language understanding, speech production training, and more.” It utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to engage […]
Speak for Yourself AAC App
There are dozens of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and apps available on the market. Speak for Yourself AAC is one example of available apps. It is an AAC app that transforms an everyday iPad into a communication device. The Speak for Yourself AAC application was designed by two ASHA-certified speech-language pathologists with “extensive […]