Although many tasks are now being done electronically through the use of smartphones, tablets, computers, etc., many still prefer to write things out on a good old-fashioned piece of paper. (I am definitely one of these people as I love handwriting shopping lists, notes, numbers, etc.) However, for individuals with low vision, they often can’t […]
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Ready to Print App
Looking for a comprehensive tool to help teach pre-writing skills to children? Check out the Ready to Print app, an app developed by an occupational therapist with more than 25 years of experience. The app features a large variety of activities and levels to help engage and build a strong foundation for beginning printers. Ready to Print […]
Introducing Amazon Tap and Echo Dot
Over a year ago, I wrote about Amazon Echo, a virtual assistant by Amazon that you simply place in your home. To wake Echo, you simply say “Alexa” and the virtual assistant will provide you with music, news, weather, alarms, timers, to-do lists, and more. More recently, Amazon has introduced two new members to their […]
ScanJig Pro
The iPhone and iPad already offer many accessible features and apps for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, many still find the need to purchase an additional (expensive!) scanner when they could simply use apps on smart devices with an affordable stand like the ScanJig Pro! According to its website, the ScanJig Pro is a […]
Introducing Amazon Echo
Throughout the past couple of years, speaking to Siri and other virtual assistants have become quite the “norm.” After all, virtual assistants generally do the work for us; all we have to do is ask a question and they’ll provide the answer. For example, if I ask, “Will it rain tomorrow?” the virtual assistant may respond with, “There is an 80% chance […]
Home delivery services improve accessibility of food, medications, and medical care for people with transportation issues.
Transportation can be an extremely difficult issue for some people with disabilities. These transportation barriers can have a serious affect on the lives of people who are not able to easily get around or don’t have access to accessible transportation. People may have mobility, visual, cognitive, or financial constraints that make transportation a crucial concern. […]