HeardThat App

In addition to a smartphone’s built-in accessibility features, apps are a great way to increase your device’s accessibility.  HeardThat is a new app available for individuals with hearing impairments. Noisy environments can be daunting for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.  According to its website, HeardThat is a “game-changing” hearing assistive smartphone app that […]

New Year Apps to Build a New You

“New year, new me,” most people say to push themselves toward change in the early weeks of January. Fortunately, there is a wide world of resources right at your fingertips. “New Year’s resolutions are so much more manageable now with apps,” said Brian Norton, director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “With just a few […]

The BEST Apps for Tasks Big and Small

Life can be overwhelming, especially for people with disabilities. Even simple daily tasks like going through a stack of mail can wear you out. The Brain Education Strategies Technology (BEST) suite of apps is here to help. Essentially four apps in one, the BEST suite helps users make their lives more manageable and ultimately improve […]

Hopster Saturday Club – Empathy App

Understanding emotions can be challenging for children, especially those with special needs like autism. Hopster Saturday Club – Empathy is an app for children made to help “develop a child’s fundamental social and emotional literacy skills.” As children play through the fun mini-games within the app, they’ll begin to recognize and understand multiple emotions. They’ll […]