Arcademics is a website featuring several multiplayer educational games. These online educational video games offer a “powerful approach” to learning basic math, language arts, vocabulary, and thinking skills. Here’s the developer’s mission: “Our goal is to make aspects of classroom instruction as effective in creating persistence and involvement as observed in video game players. Our […]
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zPods – Sleeping pods for children
The American Academy of Family Physicians is saying that up to 50% of children will experience some sort of sleep challenge. Sleeping issues are especially common among children with autism or other special needs. If your child experiences sleeping difficulties, there is a new potential solution: introducing zPods! zPods are fully enclosed capsule beds that […]
Monday Tech Tips ADL Tools for Personal Hygiene
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us some adapted tools for personal hygiene. Check it out here:
ATU570 – Laufware.com with Michael Lauf
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. Special Guest: Michael Lauf with Laufware Accessible Windows Software Website: https://laufware.com/ Email: info@laufware.com Bridging Apps: https://bridgingapps.org/ Special Education Story: https://bit.ly/39jyISH —————————— If […]
AM470 Amazon Smart Thermostat
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! Over the years we’ve talked about several smart thermostats. Did you know Amazon now has their […]
Toysmith Snapperz Rainbow Fidget Toy
Toysmith is a company that strives to “turn everyday moments into joyful memories.” One of their available products is the Toysmith Snapperz Rainbow Fidget Toy. Here’s more information on Toysmith: “Toysmith’s core belief is that children learn through play. By offering carefully selected toys for all age groups, the company’s hopes to challenge the minds […]