I first introduced Nike’s accessible shoe, FlyEase, nearly two years ago. Its design features groundbreaking shoe technology that grants independence to users with limited dexterity. This spring, Nike unleashed an updated, more accessible version of the shoe: LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase. The original FlyEase design relied on a wrap-around zipper to fasten the shoe. It […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: AirBar-Turn a PC into a touchscreen
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a device that will turn any PC into a touch screen. Check it out here: For additional information visit: air.bar
Word Bank Universal for Google Chrome
Don Johnston Inc., the developer behind Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more, has recently released Word Bank Universal. Word Bank Universal is an extension for Google Chrome that puts a word bank directly onto your browser. What is a word bank exactly? Word banks provide core vocabulary which can help in: Vocabulary development Spelling support Gaining the […]
Eyestrain Reducing LED Floor Lamp
Many individuals still enjoy reading books and other text on good old fashioned paper. However, poor lighting can cause eye strain, fatigue, and light sensitivity, making reading a painful task. The Eyestrain Reducing Variable Color LED Floor Lamp from Hammacher Schlemmer is a potential solution to this problem! This LED Floor Lamp features adjustable color […]
Introducing Apple’s HomePod
After Amazon Echo’s raging success over the past few years, many tech companies are creating their very own smart speaker home assistants. Google’s version of the home assistant was introduced near the end of last year. Now, Apple has finally introduced their own smart speaker: the HomePod. Apple describes their new product as follows: HomePod is […]
5 Board Games that Encourage Developmental Skills
A few weeks ago, I discussed several products to encourage outdoor play this summer. However, if you’re looking for something fun for your child to do on rainy days, what’s more fun than board games?! I’m sure by now you’ve played Candyland and Monopoly too many times to count. So for today’s post, I’d like […]