Podcast: Play in new window | Download306-11-30-18 Apple Watch Fall Detection: 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! There are so many fun and useful features jam packed into the […]
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ATU392 – Holiday Gift Show 2018 Part 2
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: Panel: Nikol Prieto, Brian Norton, Wade Wingler Ring Doorbell – From $99 Nest Hello Video Doorbell – […]
ChatAble – Symbol Based AAC App
If you’re looking to turn your iPad into an AAC device, there are several apps to help you do so. One available option is ChatAble, a symbol based AAC app. This app is ideal for individuals who are unable to write or speak. It provides a “grid of symbols (using PCS symbols or your own […]
The Fun of Subwords is Now Accessible
Do you love trivia? Do you love word games even more? Subwords is an exciting mix between the two! Words are split into fragments, and you have to put them back together as fast as possible. The words are bound to a certain topic, so you have to know about the topic in order to […]
Medisafe – Pill & Med Reminder App
Several patients often forget to take their medications. Over the years I’ve written about pill dispensers. In addition to automated pill dispensers, there are also helpful apps available, like Medisafe, which help ensure you take the proper dosage of medicine on time. Did you know? Improper medicine use and dosage tracking lead to: 50% of […]
Monday Tech Tip: Stella Lighting
Joseph Chung from VFO shows us a Stella floor and table light for individuals with low vision. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Stella lighting.