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AM257 – AmbyGear Smartwatch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download257-10-20-17 AmbyGear Smartwatch 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! If you’re looking for a way to keep your child connected without buying him […]
Nokia Steel HR
There are so many wearables on the market that it can be hard to sort through them all. A couple weeks ago, I wrote about three activity trackers that encourage people to be more physically active. A majority of these fitness trackers feature a sporty design. The Nokia Steel is a sleek tracker you can […]
3 GPS Smartwatches for Children
Smartwatches are an ideal solution if you’re not ready to give your child a smartphone, but want to stay connected with them. There are so many smartwatches designed specifically for children that feature GPS tracking and so much more. Keep on reading to learn which wearable may work best for you and your child’s needs. […]
BIGtrack 2.0 Trackball
Finding a mouse to fit your child or student’s unique needs can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of available computer mice to choose from outside of traditional 2-button mice. Options include trackballs, trackpads, joysticks, and even ones you can manipulate with your eyes! The BIGtrack Trackball is one example available from AbleNet. The BIGtrack 2.0 […]
Jordy by Enhanced Vision
Jim Fortman, President at Vision Aid Systems, Inc. shows us the Jordy, which is a wearable low vision device to enhance near and far vision. Check it out here: