Imagine being able to control your phone, computer, and so much more entirely touch-free. Now with the Myo Gesture Control Armband, you can! The Myo armband reads the muscle activity in the wearer’s forearm and gives them touch-free control of technology using only hand gestures and motion. The Myo armband’s intuitive technology detects six distinct […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
5 Alarm Clocks for Individuals with Special Needs
When I was at a dinner party a couple weekends ago, I got to talking with a friend. She said she was staying with her nephews (who are 3 and 5 years old, I think) a little while back. She heard them inside the room whispering, eager to wake her up. It was just before 7 […]
Freedom Chair : battery-operated chair lift
Some individuals with progressive muscle weakness need just a little assistance to help them stand. The Freedom Chair by Stand Aid of Iowa offers just that! While many recliner chairs are designed to help users stand by pushing them forward, the Freedom Chair helps by lifting the user up! Stand Aid of Iowa has been manufacturing “quality, durable standing […]
Diggin Wobble Deck
Looking for a fun sensory game your child can play independently? The Diggin Wobble Deck’s design improves muscles and minds. It features three exciting play options for children five years of age and older. In sum, the Diggin Wobble Deck combines the basic rules of Simon Says with the physical challenge of balance boards. The […]
8 Outdoor Products for Children with Special Needs
Ahhh… I breathe in and grin as the gentle smell of freshly cut blades of grass pierces my nose. I close my eyes as the golden sun kisses my face and excitedly squeal: it is finally Spring! Eeeek! It’s time to happily bid adieu to the frozen, gray skies and welcome the warmth of summer’s […]
One, Two, Tie My Shoe
Learning to tie shoes is no easy task for children. It is especially difficult for those with autism because they learn a little differently. One, Two, Tie My Shoe offers a kit with colorful split rings to help children of all abilities learn to tie their shoes! What is the importance of teaching your child how […]