A majority of our blogs discuss the dozens and dozens of apps which may benefit individuals with special needs. If your student/child isn’t familiar with using a touch screen on the devices, then he/she likely won’t reap each app’s full benefits. Touch Autism has developed Touch Trainer, which is an app to help train anyone who […]
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7 Solutions for Biting and Chewing
A while back, I discussed several different fidgets for individuals with autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorder, and more (blog links at bottom of this page). Fidgets are developed for children and adults who need to keep their hands, fingers, feet, and/or mouths busy. In these blogs, I covered a couple of options to help individuals […]
Cozy Canoe
Looking for a unique product to help your student or child relax? The Cozy Canoe by Fun and Function is ideal for individuals with autism and more, who seek deep pressure for relaxation. The Cozy Canoe is inflatable, so users are able to adjust it to the right amount of pressure for each individual. To get started with the Cozy […]
Monday Tech Tip: Key Ring app
David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads show us an app where you can store all your rewards cards called Key Ring. Check it out here:
ATU262 – Google Chrome Plugins for Assistive Technology with Brian Norton
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. Google Chrome plugins as Assistive Technology | Brian Norton | www.EasterSealsTech.com Plugins Brian mentioned: ChromeVox SnapNReadUniversal – Don Johnston […]
AM186 – Fun and Function
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 186-06-03-16 Fun and Function 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 have a child or student with special needs, you probably […]