Visual timers can play an essential role in the lives of many individuals with special needs. They can make stressful transition periods easier, reduce resistance to routines, help manage a class or therapy session, and more for individuals with autism, ADHD, or other special needs. Keep on reading to learn about the benefits of visual […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Ava app (live captioning app)
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Ava app, which is a live captioning app for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Check it out here:
Control your garage door anywhere with Garageio
We have covered countless smart home devices over the years. However, we’ve yet to discuss a device that could help individuals with special needs get into their garages. While garage door openers or outdoor keypads may work fine for some, something like Garageio may work even better for others. Garageio is a simple and secure […]
5 products to warm you up this winter
If you live in Indiana or surrounding areas, you don’t need me to tell you how dreadful the weather is! Brr! Long ago are the days I couldn’t get enough snow; now, I cannot seem to get enough warmth! I am currently cuddling with a soft blanket and heating pad trying to get warm. I […]
Boo Articulation Helper
If you’re looking for an app that helps children practice speech sounds, check out Boo Articulation Helper. The app features a fun character named Boo who encourages repetition of individual speech sounds and simple syllables while enforcing helpful phonological awareness. Examples of sounds children will practice with the app are P, B, T, D, K, […]
INDATA Project Survey
Did you know the INDATA Project offers one of the largest collections of podcast audio, YouTube video, and blog content that focuses on assistive technology? The content currently lives on a variety of platforms (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.) As of right now, the content is largely untagged and unorganized. We […]