American Printing House for the Blind is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired. One of their products which has been around for years is Talking Typer. In April, they brought the Talking Typer app to the App Store! The original Talking Typer […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: Consumer Highlight-Austin McNew
Nikol Prieto, Community Outreach Coordinator at Easterseals Crossroads, sat down with Austin McNew to learn about the assistive technology he uses to control his wheelchair and iPhone. Check it out here:
Orbit Reader 20
Did you know braille books are nearly a square foot in size, and the average novel spans several volumes? To make books more accessible and portable, Perkins Library introduced the Orbit Reader 20 earlier this month. The Orbit Reader 20 is a brand new, refreshable braille display that makes books readily available like a Kindle. At […]
MyID Medical Profile
It’s essential to have medical details such as medications, allergies, and emergency contacts readily available in case of emergency. This is where MyID comes in handy. MyID is the easiest way to access, store, and manage all health information. The medical profile is available on bracelets, sticker kits, wallet cards, and an app on your […]
BJOY Ring Joystick Mouse
Wouldn’t it be awesome to transform your wheelchair’s joystick into a mouse? By installing the BJOY Ring you can! The BJOY Ring Kit connects directly to your joystick so you can operate your cursor-controlled computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to EnableMart, “The wireless ring is connected to a transmitter paired to the receiver, which is […]
Ulla : Smart Hydration Gadget
Here’s one thing we all have in common: we all need to drink a lot of water. Proper hydration can reduce fatigue and headaches while boosting metabolism, energy, and more. Did you know 75% of people are chronically dehydrated!? This is where Ulla, the smart hydration gadget, comes in. The company states on their website, […]