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! Did you know that 3.5% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (AKA PTSD)? […]
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Educational Insights Fluorescent Light Filters
Sensitivity to fluorescent lighting is quite common, especially among individuals with autism. It gives off a harsh glare that can cause eyestrain, headaches, anxiety, and more (to individuals with or without autism). Educational Insights offers Fluorescent Light Filters to solve this problem. The Fluorescent Light Filters fit easily over standard ceiling fixtures with sturdy, sewn-in […]
PTSD Coach – App for anxiety, panic attacks,
Did you know that 3.5% of U.S. adults have been diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)? Said individuals often experience flashbacks to past traumatic event(s). Stir in a few more major stressors and voila! you have the recipe for an endless amount of panic attacks. If you or a loved one has a history of […]
Medica – Pill Reminder & Alarm App
Individuals of all ages and abilities often forget to take their medicines as prescribed. For those who are on several medications, they may not be able to find a pillbox that suits their needs. As a result, they may have a hard time remembering if they took their meds, when to take their meds, and […]
Monday Tech Tip: smmry.com
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us smmry.com, which takes lots of information and summarizes it into a more manageable amount of information. Check it out here: Click here for additional information information on smmry.com.
AM343 – f.lux monitor brightness control
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! Looking for a way to make your computer’s display adapt to the time of day? F.lux might […]