When I was at a dinner party a couple weekends ago, I got to talking with a friend. She said she was staying with her nephews (who are 3 and 5 years old, I think) a little while back. She heard them inside the room whispering, eager to wake her up. It was just before 7 […]
Posts with the accessible tag
Blue2 Bluetooth Switch
AbleNet Inc. is a “world leader in assistive technology, curriculum, and services to help individuals with disabilities lead productive and fulfilling lives.” They offer a vast portfolio of assistive technologies designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. One of their products is the Blue2 Bluetooth switch. The new Blue2 Bluetooth switch provides single or dual switch access […]
Special iApps: 6 Cause and Effect Apps
Beverley and Colin Dean founded Special iApps more than 5 years ago. They founded the nonprofit social enterprise because they couldn’t find any apps to teach their son, William, who has Down syndrome. “We found that most apps had too much going on in the background, weren’t configurable or easily personalized, and didn’t cater for […]
This week’s Tech Tip: Accessible Kitchen
Wade Wingler, the director of assistive technology services at Easter Seals Crossroads, visited AccessAbility in Indianapolis and gives us a tour of their accessible kitchen. Check it out!
TalkRocket Go: iPad app helps people speak
MyVoice Inc., the creators of RocketKeys — an application that allows users to customize the keyboard for their specific needs — also offers TalkRocket Go, an application used around the globe as a communication aid for children and adults with speech and language disabilities. TalkRocket Go quick features: A simple tap-to-talk application Oversize buttons (good targets for both […]
Friday Podcast – Assistive Technology Holiday Shopping Guide – Podcast
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]