Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different simple music players which may benefit individuals with dementia and more.  Another available music-playing option is Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear.   Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear is designed specifically to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and more.  It comes preloaded with […]

A Perfect Dovetailing of INDATA and AgrAbility

Thanks to INDATA’s recently announced partnership with Indiana AgrAbility, Assistive Technology Technician Lisa Becker is embracing her childhood dreams more than ever before. Indiana AgrAbility is a USDA-sponsored program that assists farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities. Becker helps find and demonstrate assistive technology for these workers, whom she has deemed “the most […]

Stay on task with Alarmed app

Many individuals with ADHD and more have a hard time remembering multiple tasks.  Check out the Alarmed app if you’re searching for an app to help remind you to get things done!  Rather than a task manager with an alarm thrown in, Alarmed is an alarm clock app that is tailor-made for your to-do list. […]

Monday Tech Tip: Quick Accessibility Access on iPhone

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to quickly access the built-in accessibility features on an iPhone or iPad using the accessibility shortcut feature. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about accessibility shortcut.

ATU587 – DOT Inclusive Design Challenge Winners – 2nd Place – Wayfinder ADS with Dan Davies of AblelinkTech

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. DOT Inclusive Design Challenge Winners: https://bit.ly/3OTkNll Special Guest: Dan Davies – Founder and President – AbleLink Smart Living Technologies Website: www.ablelinktech.com […]

AM487 Simple Music Player for Dementia

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey 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! Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for individuals […]