New Amazon Echo Dot with Clock, Amazon Halo Band

We first wrote about Amazon Echo devices in 2014.  (Wow, how time flies!)  The multinational company based in Seattle, Washington recently introduced two new products: the all-new Echo Dot with Clock and Amazon Halo Band. When I originally wrote about the first-ever Echo Dot device (nearly 7 years ago), I had no idea how much […]

Unwind with the Liquid Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler

Individuals with ADHD, autism, and more often benefit from sensory products.  One super low-tech, affordable product that can help individuals relax is the FKYTION Liquid Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler Timer. The Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler Timer features blue and green oil that gently cascades down, thus creating a calming effect.  In addition to […]

Monday Tech Tip: Back Tap iOS14

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Back Tap, which is an accessibility feature in the new iOS14 that allows you to double-tap or triple-tap the back of your iOS device to automatically perform tasks such as turning on VoiceOver or taking a screen shot. Check it out here: Click here […]

ATU490 – Gridpad Trilogy with Tricia McGee from Control Bionics

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. Tricia McGee SLP – Regional Sales Consultant – Control Bionics Contolbionics.com YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/controlbionics FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/ControlBionics Guam 322 Story: https://bit.ly/30jRL7V Independent […]

AM392 – Typatone

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! Typatone is a text-to-tone website and app that may be ideal for individuals who struggle with writing.  […]

Playfoam Pluffle from Educational Insights

Educational Insights has been around for 50+ years.  It is a company full of “play enthusiasts” offering a lot of toys and games to inspire children’s curiosity and encourage them to explore, discover, and create.  One fun product available is Playfoam Pluffle. According to the website’s description: “The Squishologists at the Playfoam Wacky Workshop have […]