Monday Tech Tip: Power Mount by BlueSky Designs

Mary Kay Walsh with BlueSky Designs show us a power mount which can be used with a switch and can mount a smartphone or tablet for individuals who may have mobility challenges. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Power Mount by BlueSky Designs.

ATU364 – UDL with Daniel McNulty

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. 364-05-18-18 – UDL with Daniel McNulty, Director, PATINS UDL Full Day June 14 – 9:30 – 3:15 (also Dyslexia […]

AM286 – Bestic for Mealtime independence

Podcast: Play in new window | Download286-5-18-18 Bestic – Mealtime independence 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! A number of individuals with cerebral palsy, ALS, muscular dystrophy, and more […]

Easily Control Your Environment with Control Omni

From switching on lights to lifting the garage door, the Control Omni makes everyday tasks much easier for people with disabilities. The latest in environmental control technology from Abilia, this device is an advanced remote-control system with a dynamic touchscreen and infrared scanning options for physically-impaired individuals unable to use direct touch. The built-in transmitter […]

Fashion Moves Forward with Adaptive Clothing

Inclusive. It’s a term found everywhere in the major headlines. From an inclusive education strategy to an inclusive economy, it’s a word inviting all to participate — no exclusions, no exceptions. But there’s one place you don’t really see the word: the mainstream fashion industry. Or if you do see it, it is about a […]

Best Apps to Ease Your Mind

We’re continuing our focus on assistive technology and tools to help increase your attention and concentration. This time we are shifting to apps available on iOS and Android devices. With social media and texting so ubiquitous, it can be hard to get away from distraction when the world is at your fingertips. However, you can […]