4 Wireless Health Monitoring Devices

I discussed three different activity trackers on last week’s featured blog.  I wanted to continue discussing other health-related devices for this week’s feature as well by covering four wireless health monitoring devices. Disclaimer: Please note that the following is a list of medical devices.  Please consult with your healthcare provider to see what works best […]

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

If you’re looking for a toy to help your child develop from a crawler to a walker, look no further than the VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker.  The Learning Walker features a barnyard full of friends to cheer your child on as he or she learns to walk. Children start with the removable activity panel for […]

Midland Alert Weather Radio with Strobe

You can never be too prepared when it comes to changes in the weather.  This is especially true for individuals in the Midwest where the weather is anything but predictable.  The Midland Alert Weather Radio with Strobe provides bright visual weather and hazard alerts. The Midland Alert Weather Radio features an innovative automatic alert system. […]

Montessorium’s Intro to Letters

Intro to Letters by Montessorium is an app that teaches children how to trace, read, write, and record letter sounds, names, and phonograms in English.  The app is based on the proven Montessori methodology. The Montessori Method was developed by Maria Montessori who was a scientist and educator.  She discovered that because children are innately […]

Nokia Thermo Smart Thermometer

If you’re like me, you may think of nothing but old cell phones when you hear the company name Nokia.  You may even ask yourself, “Are they even still around?”  Yes, in fact, they are!  They’ve made a strong comeback offering a catalog of smart devices for everyday living and tools to promote health.  One of […]

Exploring Emotions: Social Tools and the Autism Spectrum

Every year, INDATA hosts four full-day training sessions that take people from all walks of life inside the intricate, ever-expanding world of assistive technology. “These training days open the door to all kinds of important discussions and discoveries,” said Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads. This year’s slate of sessions concluded at […]