My entire life I have loved absolutely everything grammar: writing, spelling, punctuation, nouns, prepositions–all of it! Sadly, I understand learning grammar isn’t as exciting and easy for several individuals. Developers at Fairlady Media believe that grammar can and should be fun! Their Smashing Grammar app allows players to have a “smashing” time “blasting, bombing, demolishing, and pulverizing their way […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
Sparkup Magical Book Reader
Tablets and smartphones have no doubt offered several options for beginning readers, as well as those with visual impairments who can’t view standard text. Sparkup Magical Book Reader is a revolutionary device that gets children’s faces out of screens and allows them to interact with real books! It allows you to record the book yourself, or download […]
Learn Math with Millie Moreorless!
I have struggled with math my entire life. I cannot recall a time when I looked forward to attending math class; nor can I recall a time I looked forward to applying what I “learned” during homework or tests. (This was not the case with English classes and homework.) Fortunately, for students with and without special needs, […]
Blincam : Hands-Free Camera
The sky was an absolute masterpiece last night: it was painted with the most beautiful red and orange hues. Unfortunately, I was driving on my way home from work and wasn’t able to get my phone out to capture its essence. Have you ever had moments like this? Have you ever wished you could just take […]
WHILL: Personal Mobility Device
Each and every individual who uses a wheelchair has his or her own unique needs, likes, dislikes, etc. When purchasing a wheelchair, it’s at least a 5 year commitment, so it’s often hard to find the wheelchair that “fits just right.” The developers behind the WHILL mobility device acknowledge this, and have created a unique wheelchair […]
14+ ADA Compliant Kitchen Appliances
One of the most popular articles on our blog is: Top 5 things to consider when designing an accessible kitchen for wheelchair users. Within the article, our very own Nikol Prieto discussed 5+ ways to make your kitchen accessible. She covered guidelines for accessible work surfaces/counters, kitchen sinks, cabinets, doorways/hallways, and appliances. As a wheelchair […]