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: BrightSign Glove – Hadeel Ayoub & Phoenix Marcon CEO of Re-Voice | www.sensidy.com RESNA NewsBrief http://bit.ly/2w6DGgK —————————— […]
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AM248 – PATTI + RICKY Online Department Store for Individuals with Disabilities
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 248-08-18-17 PATTI + RICKY Online Department Store for Individuals with Disabilities 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! Shopping at Macy’s, Nordstrom, […]
BJOY Ring Joystick Mouse
Wouldn’t it be awesome to transform your wheelchair’s joystick into a mouse? By installing the BJOY Ring you can! The BJOY Ring Kit connects directly to your joystick so you can operate your cursor-controlled computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to EnableMart, “The wireless ring is connected to a transmitter paired to the receiver, which is […]
5 Chrome Tools for People with Special Needs
I’ve gotten several requests for Google Chrome extensions for different special needs in recent months. I did a piece on 7 available extensions for learning disabilities back in November 2015. However, due to the demand, I thought I’d discuss a few more! While my original post was written primarily for students with learning disabilities, this post […]
Ulla : Smart Hydration Gadget
Here’s one thing we all have in common: we all need to drink a lot of water. Proper hydration can reduce fatigue and headaches while boosting metabolism, energy, and more. Did you know 75% of people are chronically dehydrated!? This is where Ulla, the smart hydration gadget, comes in. The company states on their website, […]
Monday Tech Tip: Android Type and Speak
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use Android’s Type and Speak feature that allows you to have you phone read aloud whatever you type. Check it out here: