Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ164 – Q1. Microphones for remote interpreting, Q2. Simple wearable reminder device, Q3. Devices for stuttering, Q4. Accessible cabinets, cooktops and sinks, Q5. Accessible trivia games, Q6. Wildcard: What do smart speakers need to improve on —— Transcript Starts […]
Posts with the accessible kitchen tag
GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa
Did you know GE offers an assortment of ADA-compliant appliances, from dishwashers to warming drawers? The company’s newest addition is arguably one of their most accessible appliances yet: the GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa. Yes, you heard that right: there is a countertop microwave now available with Alexa voice control! I’ve written about Amazon Echo […]
Samurai 360 Circular Knife
One of the biggest challenges people face in the kitchen is cutting meats, cheeses, dough, veggies, pizza, brownies, and more. If you’re looking for a new kind of knife to make this task easier, check out the Samurai 360! The Samurai 360 is a circular knife that makes precision cutting “easy and comfortable.” The blade […]
4 Microwave Resources to Simplify Your Life
For the past few years, I have prepared around 80-90% of my meals in a microwave. A girl can only eat so many Lean Cuisines and other microwavable entrees before getting sick of them. So when I say I have prepared most of my meals in the microwave, I mean I have cooked boxed pasta, […]
J-Popper Ring-Pull Can Opener
Many love the “Easy Open” cans with the ring-pulls on them. However, for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues and more these cans are anything but easy to open. This is where the J-Popper comes in handy.The J-Popper is a can opener that easily opens any can with a ring-pull mechanism. While using this simple device, […]
Monday Tech Tip: Accessible Grilling
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us tools that make grilling more accessible for individuals with disabilities. Check it out here: