Several individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, and more often benefit from deep pressure therapy. Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) is “firm but gentle squeezing, hugs, or holding that relaxes the nervous system.” The Big Hug Deep Pressure Positioning Aid is a positioning aid designed to calm, reorganize, and redirect the energy of children and adults […]
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Monday Tech Tip: CentralAlert CA360 Home Monitoring System
Tracy Castillo, INDATA Project Program Manager, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the CentralAlert CA-360 Home Alert system that has visual, audio, and a bed shaking notification system to alert someone to alarm clock, doorbell, phone ringing, and other audio alarms such as motion detectors and storm warnings. Check it out here: Click here for additional […]
ATFAQ113 – – Q1- Thoughts on the CPen, Q2 – fall detection alerts, Q3 – noise cancelling earbuds, Q4 – Smart pill boxes or dispensers , Q5 – Word prediction software for Windows and iPad , Q6- Wildcard: Donating a computer and deleting data
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, and Josh Anderson – Q1- Thoughts on the C-Pen, Q2 – fall detection alerts, Q3 – noise canceling earbuds, Q4 – Smart pill boxes or dispensers , Q5 – Word prediction software for Windows and iPad , Q6- Wildcard: Donating a computer […]
ATU447 – MeMinder with Steve Sutter
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. Show Notes: Steve Sutter, President Createability http://createabilityinc.com/ Find MeMinder on the App Store and Google Play Store MeMinder training […]
AM354 – SpeechBlubs
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSpeechBlubs: 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! Looking for a fun, interactive speech therapy app for children. The Speech Blubs app comes with […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Assistive Technology
Don’t worry, we’ve all found ourselves squeezing through crowds or running into internet traffic while shopping for gifts at the last minute. Have no fear; we have some late holiday gift ideas here for those loved ones who may need assistive technology. “While these items certainly are convenient for able-bodied people, they can be vital […]