Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easter Seals Crossroads show us No Coffee Vision Simulator, which is a Google Chrome add on that gives people a visual idea of what it may be like to have several different common visual problems. Check it out here: Click here to check out more about No Coffee […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
The Ability in Disability: New Vision, Same Values
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing For eight decades, Easterseals Crossroads has been a leader in the Indianapolis community for people with disabilities. “Easterseals Crossroads has been around since 1936 — initially it began as a social club for 12 teenagers with disabilities,” said Katie Harris, director of design and communication at Easterseals Crossroads. “Our Easterseals […]
Monday Tech Tip: Ninite
Charlie Downs, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us Ninite. Ninite is an online tool that allows you to install and update all of you computer programs and apps all at once. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Ninite.
AcceleRead AcceleWrite App
Learning to read and write are challenging tasks for anyone, but they are especially so for individuals with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. The AcceleRead AcceleWrite Student App is a resource that can be used both in and outside of the classroom. In sum, it is an educational app “aimed at improving reading and writing […]
5 Sensory Processing Apps
Whenever I go to write a blog post anymore, it seems as though I always lean towards apps. This is because tablets and smartphones are versatile and have a ton of potential, especially for individuals with special needs. Today’s blog is no exception, as I’m going to cover a list of apps for children with Sensory […]
What’s Next – Visual Prompt App
Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications. If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution! What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills. It can be […]