Visual Learning for Life is a company founded in 2005 by Occupational Therapist Melanie Lambert. For over ten years now, the company has been dedicated to encouraging the development of individuals’ visual perceptual skills by offering an extensive array of worksheets and other resources such as apps. One of the apps I discussed in my podcast, Accessibility […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Dvorak keyboard layout on Mac
Some individuals using Mac computers often have trouble with the standard QWERTY keyboard layout. An accessible alternative built-in to your Mac is the Dvorak layout, which puts the most frequently used keys right under your fingers, so you type with less finger movements needed. So would the Dvorak keyboard layout benefit you? First, according to ATMac, if […]
3 Watch Brands for Blind or Visually Impaired
Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The face clock upon my office’s wall is a constant clicking reminder of time passing; a reminder that there’s work to be done or lunch to be had, and eventually it’ll prompt me that it’s time to go home. Once I’m home, my kitchen’s clock will hint when I should prepare dinner and eventually begin […]
KeyMouse: Ergonomic keyboard-mouse all-in-one!
Last spring, I wrote a featured blog covering five different ergonomic keyboards. For individuals who spend a lot of time on a computer, it’s essential to maintain an ergonomic posture. Aside from a standing workstation or desk, another great way to maintain an ergonomic posture is by using an ergonomic keyboard and mouse. Whaaaaat about an ergonomic keyboard and mouse all-in-one?! Introducing… KeyMouse! […]
Duck Duck Moose: 5 exciting apps for early learners!
As stated in many of our blogs, it’s hard to narrow down the right apps for each individual’s unique needs. Fortunately, resources like Bridging Apps, Friendship Circle and more, simplify the app-searching process for us. Another great source is Common Sense Graphite, a resource developed for teachers, by teachers. “We know that educators and learners are faced […]
Monday Tech Tip: iGrill Thermometer
Josh Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the iGrill, which is a bluetooth enabled meat thermometer that will send temperature information to any iOS device. Check it out here: