Text-to-speech technology is a game changer for those who are otherwise unable to communicate with those around them. For today’s blog, I wanted to introduce you all to three text-to-speech apps. 3 Text-to-Speech Apps The following apps are available on both Android and Apple devices. 1. Predictable: Predictable is an award-winning app for people with speech […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: Switch Access for iPad
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use switch access to control an iPad. Check it out here:
OXO Good Grips Products
Prepping vegetables, fruits, or other foods is no easy task, but it can be especially challenging for individuals with poor motor skills or arthritis. However, it is a little easier if you have the right tools. OXO offers several products designed to make kitchen prep a little easier. According to their website, OXO was founded on the […]
Math Mat Challenge Game
I wanted to add another product for practicing math after writing about the Hundred Activity Mat on Tuesday. The Math Mat Challenge Game is a fun, interactive floormat that challenges students to “listen to the equation, do the math, then step on the correct answer.” Math can be a challenging subject for many students. Additionally, […]
Robot Revolution
“When it comes to robots, we’ve only just begun to explore the possibilities!” I entered the Museum of Science and Industry this morning with wide eyes and a childlike curiosity. As soon as we pulled up outside, we were greeted by a large banner of a robot. I exclaimed, “Okay, I don’t care how much […]
Hundred Activity Mat
Learning Resources offers countless products which promote a variety of skills. One of these products is the Hundred Activity Mat. The Hundred Activity Mat is a fun, hands-on math tool which gets students “moving and grooving” with math! The Activity Mat is an oversize version of the familiar hundreds board. The versatile mat reinforces a number […]