Has anyone ever told you that you’re on your phone too much? Have you spent a good amount of time staring at your screen when you should’ve been doing something else (e.g. studying, working, etc.)? Do you lack the motivation to simply put down your phone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
BuckleRoo Seat Belt Buckle Guard
Do you have a problem with your child unbuckling his or her seat belt? A possible solution to help keep your child safe is the BuckleRoo Seat Belt Guard. The BuckleRoo is a “simple little device with a great big job: keeping children safe by preventing them from releasing their seat belt while you’re driving.”To […]
Mental Blox Game
Looking for a fun game to practice critical thinking and problem-solving? Look no further than the Mental Blox Game from Learning Resources. Mental Blox is a “brain-boosting, block-building, make-you-think game.” This brain-boosting game for ages five and up includes 20 blocks in 4 different shapes with 3 different attributes. There are also 20 double-sided cards […]
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Tips and Tools for Tackling the Winter Weather
Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most difficult, especially for people with disabilities. “This time of the year is when our resources can really come in handy for a lot of people,” said Brian Norton, the director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “Winter can […]
Double Duel Homophone Game
Learning and practicing homophones is often challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun game, called Double Duel, that encourages children to practice their homophones! It is a high-speed homophone game that requires active listening and vocabulary skills. The Double Duel game engages players with four buzzers that each make a different sound: boxing bell, doorbell, honk […]
Outloud Timer 2
Outloud is a Finnish app developer specializing in speech and hearing rehabilitation. It was founded by a passionate speech therapist who specializes in working with toddlers with speech or hearing impairments. One of the company’s apps is the Outloud Timer 2. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Time Timer and the benefits of […]