Continuum, a respected and award winning design firm has created a hands free umbrella called the Nubrella. This umbrella is designed for people in a wheelchair. It helps keep wheelchair user’s head and shoulders out of bad weather such as rain, snow, and wind. It protects users by allowing them the freedom of their hands. […]
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Webinar discussing The Status of Accessibility in Mobile Devices
A webinar will be hosted on Tuesday December 11th, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET. This webinar will discuss the current status of accessibility in mobile devices. This webinar is coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center. David Dzumba, Chair of the Accessibility Working Group of the Mobile Manufacturer’s Forum and Senior Manager of […]
Monday Technology Tip: Decide app for iPhone
Belva Smith, an Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, explains and demonstrates the uses of the Decide app, created by Decide, Inc. Having trouble viewing the video- click here. Click here to visit our archived videos.
ATU079 – Dancing Dots (Bill McCann), Electrodes to Help Blind Read, iPad Mini, Android or Not?, Grinch App, Learning Magic closing
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Click the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes. Show Notes: Dancing Dots (Bill McCann) www.DancingDots.com With Electrodes […]
New Albany App Fest
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology met with a group of professionals in New Albany, Indiana today for an “app fest”. Here is the list of apps that the group discussed: (Special thanks to Tracy for taking notes!) Name of app | First name of person who mentioned it Tiga Talk –game working with sounds/ […]
Med-e-lert Automatic Pill Dispenser
Do you constantly forget to take your medications on time? Do you forget if you’ve already taken your daily doses for the day? Do you have elderly parents/family members that you want to set a system up for to ensure they take their daily medications? Med-e-lert’s Automatic Pill Dispenser helps to alleviate all these issues. […]