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. AT Assessment Part 3 – K12 Education with Allyson Robinson, Oklahoma ABLE Tech —————————— If you have an AT […]
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AM209 – Me, Myself, & You Board Game for Autism
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 209-11-11-16 Me, Myself, & You Board Game for Autism 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! Three Stanford University students have recently developed […]
Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pen
Believe it or not, handwriting is not yet obsolete (and hopefully never will be!) If you’re like me, you still like to handwrite notes, lists, everything! However, if you’re looking for a more ergonomic writing utensil to help you keep writing, check out the Dr. Grip Center of Gravity Pen by Pilot. Dr. Grip was first […]
7 Alligator Apps for Early Learning
Last week, I introduced a company called MyFirstApp Ltd. and a handful of their apps available for toddlers. While I was browsing for more early learning apps, I also came across Alligator Apps. The following is a list of seven apps available from Alligator Apps. Many of these apps’ reviews features teachers and parents of individuals […]
HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier
Last week I wrote about the High Definition Corded Telephone HD-70, which is an amplified desktop phone with Bluetooth connectivity. If you’re looking for a more portable solution to better hear your smartphone, look no further than the HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier! The HearAll allows users to communicate on their smartphones even in the noisiest […]
Consumer Highlight: Kathy and Sarah Schumacher
I met with Kathy Schumacher in her lakeside home in beautiful Lake Winona, Indiana to talk to her about her daughter, Sarah. Kathy borrowed assistive technology equipment from The INDATA Project’s Equipment Loan Library and I visited with her to learn more about her daughter and her experience using the loan library. The INDATA Project […]