Beverley and Colin Dean founded Special iApps more than 5 years ago. They founded the nonprofit social enterprise because they couldn’t find any apps to teach their son, William, who has Down syndrome. “We found that most apps had too much going on in the background, weren’t configurable or easily personalized, and didn’t cater for […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier
Everyday conversations, listening to the radio or TV, and more, can be rather challenging (if not impossible) for individuals who are hard-of-hearing. Williams Sound has developed the Pocketalker Ultra Amplifier System which amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. You may be thinking, “This sounds an awful lot like a hearing aid.” […]
Pokémon Go: It’s More than Just a Game
Okay guys, I am about to admit something I wouldn’t have willingly even 4 days ago. Here it goes: I love Pokémon Go! If you’re on any social media network, watched the news, or been outside lately, you’ve probably at least heard of the game, which is taking the world by storm. On Saturday, I finally […]
Senseez Cushions
There are so many unique products for individuals with special needs. Senseez is a company offering affordable, unique solutions for many of these individuals, one being the Original Senseez Cushions. They are colorful, fun-shaped, portable cushions that offer a gentle sensation whenever they’re squeezed or sat on. In other words, “Senseez eases the senses!” They were developed for […]
AngelSense: GPS tracker for children with special needs
It is essential to know where your child is at all times. For children with autism or other special needs, this is especially true as they have a tendency to wander more than most children. AngelSense is a child GPS Tracker and an app for the parent, “designed to create a safe world for children […]
PenFriend 2 Voice Labeling System
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired may often need assistance finding specific items around their home or office. The PenFriend 2 is designed to make their lives easier as it is a voice labeling system that allows users to label anything and everything with discreet audio labels in their own voice. The PenFriend 2 is […]