AM210 – Spectrum Toy Store

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 210-11-18-16 Spectrum Toy Store 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 live in or are traveling to the Chicago area anytime […]

The Red Panic Button

Individuals of all ages and abilities can find themselves in a scary or stressful situation.  Nowadays, you can never be too alert or too safe!  Smartphones are already handy tools in case of emergencies, and now they’re even handier with the Red Panic Button app! The Red Panic Button app is available on both Android and […]

8 Things to Consider When Designing a Sensory Room

Over the years, I have covered many products designed to help individuals with special needs relax and focus.  From a cozy canoe to weighted wearables, there are countless products on the market developed to help individuals with autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and more.  I have even covered different items available for a sensory room.  These […]

“Selfie Pay” from Mastercard

“Let me take a selfie.”  I’m sure we’ve all heard this statement several times by now.  After all, selfies are all the rage nowadays.  Now this global fad is becoming a payment method!  The major payment and technology company, Mastercard, is adapting selfie technology and transforming it into a new, secure form of payment. If you’re like […]