There are several wellness trackers available on the market today to monitor the habits of relatively self-aware, healthy individuals. These wearable devices are designed to help those looking to stay active or to hit a specific goal each day (i.e. a steps objective.) CarePredict is utilizing the technology behind these fitness wristbands to improve the lives of seniors. They have created a […]
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Facilitating Play for Children/Adaptive Toys handouts and powerpoint slides.
If you are joining us today for our FREE full day training on Facilitating Play for Children of All Abilities & Adaptive Toys below are the powerpoints and handouts that will be used in today’s training. We are thrilled to have Hayley Anderson, CTRS/Manager of Family Services & Partnerships and Ahren Hoffman, CTRS/Manager of Industry […]
Apple’s Bigger than Bigger Announcements
After several months of anticipation and speculation, the day of Apple’s “bigger than bigger” announcements has finally come. During these months of suspense, many predictions surfaced discussing what consumers might expect from the company. (To view our said predictions visit our blogs on iOS 8 and the Apple iPhone 6 event.) So what exactly can we expect […]
Sony Smart EyeGlass
Sony is challenging Google Glass with its current prototype of Sony Smart EyeGlass. Sony’s new smart specs are comparable to Google Glass in several ways, but are much more obtrusive appearing like a pair of unwieldy 3D glasses. The Sony Smart EyeGlass acts like a secondary screen for an Android smartphone, connecting via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Once paired, the glasses will […]
Tech Tip: Livescribe 3 Smartpen
Turn your words into action with this week’s tech tip. Assistive technology specialist Craig Burns demonstrates the Livescribe 3 smartpen. This pen writes like a premium ballpoint pen, but pairs with your iOS device making your notes available anywhere you go. Check it out!
ATU171 – Assistive Technology: USA vs AUS (Wendy Stevens from Lifetec in Australia), Free Assistive Technology Webinars, Web a11y Survey Results, AFB’s Family Connect, Mobile Accessibility Checklist
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: Wendy Stephens, Services Manager, Lifetech in Queensland, Brisbane, Australia www.lifetec.org.au mail@lifetec.org.au wendystevens@lifetec.org.au Comcast’s Internet Essentials program: www.InternetEssentials.com […]