Making music is important to every child’s development. The benefits of making music include improved concentration, language, sympathetic engagement and social interaction. However, many instruments may not be accessible for all individuals, especially those with physical disabilities. The Skoog is an exception; it is an accessible, easy-to-play instrument designed for everyone. “The Skoog is not […]
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5 Apple Watch Apps for Visually Impaired
It’s almost been one year since Apple announced its first ever wearable, the Apple Watch. Since its official release back in April, several individuals have experienced the convenience of the wearable. How might those with visual impairments reap the benefits of the watch too? AppleVis has provided a great directory of Apple Watch apps that are partially […]
Signily: iOS keyboard allows you to communicate in sign language
While communicating may be easier on mobile phones for the general population, communication tends to be more limited for individuals who are deaf. For instance, said individuals often communicate using sign language, but using sign language isn’t really an option, unless using video messages. This is about to change with the release of Signily, a sign language […]
Monday Tech Tip: Grey Matters app for people with dementia.
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an app called Grey Matters, which is a tablet application that “aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers”. Check it out here:
AM144 – ERGO: Autonomous Desk
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 144-08-14-15 ERGO: Autonomous Desk 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! So much of our daily lives are now spent staring at screens–alternating from the […]
ATU220 – India’s First Assistive Technology Center (Samuel Matthew), iPhone 6s Rumors, Grad Certificate in AT, Typing Braille on your iPhone with iBrailler Notes
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: India’s First Assistive Technology National Center with Dr Samuel Mathew | http://www.nish.ac.in/ Framingham State University – News […]