Completing daily tasks, (e.g. eating, writing, brushing teeth, etc.,) are often challenging for individuals with limited to no grip strength, such as those with arthritis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and more. Fortunately, there are resources available to help said individuals complete their daily tasks independently! One resource available is the EazyHold assistive grip straps. According to the […]
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Monday Tech Tip: WAZE app (community-based navigation app)
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us shows us the WAZE app. This app is a community-based traffic and navigation app. www.waze.com Check it out here:
AM138 – Gesture Vocalizer
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 138-07-03-15 Gesture Vocalizer 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! There is a new prototype being introduced called the “Gesture Vocalizer”, which translates […]
ATU214 – Access Sport America with Nate Berry, 11 Stupid Backup Strategies, The Real Life Dangers of Augmented Reality, What the W3C is Saying About Mobile Accessibility
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: Access Sport America with Nate Berry www.AccesSportAmerica.org The Real-Life Dangers of Augmented Reality http://buff.ly/1GO1sbB Michigan’s Braille and […]
b-Calm GP and PRO: Headphones for autism
Children with autism are often sensitive to noise, and noise-canceling headphones are a great resource (or absolute necessity!) for these children. One of our most popular blogs is the Headphones for Children with Autism post. While browsing the internet today, I came across a company called b-Calm LLC, a company with a passion to help […]
6 Android Apps for Special Needs
Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child with special needs? Did you know several apps on smartphones and tablets are proven to be beneficial for students with special needs? Throughout the past year, I have cranked out several lists of apps for covering many special needs. However, a majority of these apps are solely available on […]