OrCam is a company focused on wearable technology to help people who are blind or have visual impairment better interact with the world around them through the concept of “artificial vision.” Their signature product is the MyEye, a miniature smart camera that sits on a normal eyeglasses frame, converting visual information into the spoken word. […]
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Toys to Practice Motor Skills: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 2
Our holiday gift guide continues! Last week we highlighted some toys to help with auditory development. This time we’ll focus on those that help children with disabilities practice their motor skills – both fine (grasping and hand-eye coordination) and gross (large muscle movement). As before, we’ll focus on lower-cost items ($40 or less) so as […]
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Meet KMINA: The World’s First Pain-Free and Stylish Crutches
The design, structure and function of crutches has remained relatively unchanged for almost 4,000 years. Plenty of advancements in medical technology have occurred over the millennia, but crutches have essentially stayed the same. It’s time for crutches to join the modern world. Introducing KMINA: The world’s first pain-free and stylish crutches. “We are sure they […]
Monday Tech Tip: Inclusive AndroidAnna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us an Android app called Inclusive Android which is a portal which a lot of accessibility information for people with disabilities.
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us an Android app called Inclusive Android which is a portal which a lot of accessibility information for people with disabilities. Check it out here:
Z-Brush Sensory Toothbrush
If you have a child with sensory issues, then you probably already know how a simple task (e.g. brushing teeth) is anything but simple. ARK Therapeutics acknowledges such difficulties and has developed specific tools for them. ARK Therapeutics is a family company founded by speech-language pathologist, Debbie Lowsky. She and her engineer husband founded the company […]
Toys for Auditory Development: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 1
After an autumn filled with war days, the winter chill has finally descended upon us with a fury. As we rummage the boots out of the basements and tune up the snow thrower, that also means it’s a good time to get an early jump on Christmas shopping! Once again we’re here to help with […]