Learn to tell time with the Tic Toc Time app!

Okay so, I acknowledge this week I have been a wee bit obsessed with apps developed by Seven Academy, but they have the potential to benefit so many people from early learners to those with developmental delays and more!  This continues to be true with their time-telling app: Tic Toc Time. In Tic Toc Time, children […]

Roost: Smart Battery for Smoke Alarms

A while back, I wrote about the Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector you can install in your home to help provide peace of mind.  However, most homes require multiple smoke detectors, making the smart Nest Protect very expensive.  If you’re interested in smart smoke detectors but not wanting to pay $100+ in each required room, […]

Autism / DTT Colors by Dr. Brown

Dr. Gary Brown has over 40 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist specializing in autism.  He maintains a research program exploring the causes of autism and has applied his “knowledge to the development of apps for children with special needs.”  One app out of a series is called Autism / DTT Colors by […]

5 Fun Turkey Day Apps for the Kiddos!

Happy Thanksgiving, all! For many, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year all loved ones are able to gather and give thanks.  However, for many individuals with autism or other special needs, social gatherings can trigger a lot of stress and anxiety.  To reduce the risk of breakdowns, I thought I’d provide a festive list of […]

Monday Tech Tip: Touch Accommodation

Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an iOS feature called Touch Accommodation. Touch Accommodation lets people adjust the sensitivity and the way you touch an iOS device’s screen. This is particularly helpful for people who have any motor skill issues. Check it out here:

STEM Storiez: Switch-accessible ebooks!

Zyrobotics is a company dedicated to developing several accessible technologies focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).  Their products include math and educational games, smart toys and switch interfaces.  One of the apps in the STEM series is STEM Storiez, a switch-accessible e-book featuring a lovable smart toy named Zumo.  The company states that […]