Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes are unable to see colors under normal light. It affects millions of people worldwide and is most prominent in men; it affects 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. The condition ranges from a variety of classes, with red-green color blindness being the most […]
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3 American Sign Language Apps for Children
I’ve covered many apps and technologies that help teach American Sign Language over the years. However, a majority of these are geared towards teenagers and adults. For the purpose of today’s blog, I wanted to shift my focus on three apps that teach and practice American Sign Language for children. 3 American Sign Language Apps […]
Jordy – Low Vision Wearable
We’ve covered so many CCTVs and other assistive technologies to help individuals with visual impairments over the years. A majority of these video magnifiers are bulky, while others are compact, handheld devices. Now there is the most portable solution yet: introducing Jordy, the wearable video magnifier! Jordy is a battery-operated, full-color portable system that can be […]
Monday Tech Tip: Fidget Cube
Justin Amber, Equipment Loan Specialist at Easterseals Crossroadds shows us a Fidget Cube. This device was designed to help people focus on day-to-day activities. Check it out here:
Consumer Highlight: Stephanie Weatherford
I went to the small town of Attica, IN to meet with Stephanie Weatherford to learn about the assistive technology services she received from the assistive technology department at Easterseals Crossroads. Stephanie and I spent time talking a little about her history and I learned that she was born in Lafayette, Indiana and moved to […]
ATU329 – Self Driving Wheelchair
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. Self Driving Wheelchair – Jonathan Kelly, PhD, University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies | jkelly@utias.utoronto.ca | www.starslab.ca | […]