Amazon has recently taken on the prescription delivery market with Amazon Pharmacy! That’s right: Amazon is officially delivering medications straight to your door. Signing up for Amazon Pharmacy is super easy. First, they’ll ask the kinds of questions a doctor’s office would ask on the first visit like your name, date of birth, contact preferences, […]
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Monday Tech Tip: How to set Amazon Alexa Timers
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to set timers in the Amazon Alexa app. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on how to set Amazon Alexa timers.
AM411 – MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! A couple months ago, we covered the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with […]
Mezzo Focus 16 Compact Desktop Video Magnifier
If you are in the market for a new desktop video magnifier, the Low Vision Store offers many different options! One example of their available video magnifiers is the Mezzo Focus 16. According to the Low Vision Store’s description: “Whether you choose to use the mezzo as a compact desktop video magnifier, or as a […]
Tools to Improve the Virtual Learning Environment
Instead of heading to classrooms and cracking open textbooks, more students are now learning at home and interacting with their teachers via virtual platforms. It’s in scenarios like this that Easterseals Crossroads proves to be a vital resource. During the introduction of a recent full-day training session on Assistive Technology Tools and Supports for Remote […]
MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired, Blind
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with visual impairments. If you or a loved one have a visual impairment and are in the market for a new phone, another available option is the MiniVision2 Cell Phone! In sum, the MiniVision2 is a “big-button cell […]