According to the World Health Organization, over 5% of the world’s population experiences disabling hearing loss. Said individuals may often receive cochlear implants, however, these implants won’t always work for everyone. Now there is a newer technique being tested: auditory brainstem implants (or ABI). Auditory brainstem implantation can restore hearing for individuals who cannot benefit from cochlear implants. Right now, it […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: Amigo HD-Portable Low Vision Electronic Magnifier
Josh Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the basic features of the Amigo HD handheld CCTV. Check it out here:
To Learn Yourself By Teaching Others
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing “I’m grateful for my challenges because they have pushed me in ways that are invaluable, making me more compassionate for others and very aware we all are carrying our own baggage.” Kathy Nimmer couldn’t have said it better — especially since she’s a 10th grade English teacher who also teaches […]
Introducing Airing: a new CPAP device
Individuals who have sleep apnea often don’t wear their CPAP masks as they’re supposed to. This is likely due to the CPAP’s bulky mask attached to tangling cords and hoses. However, soon there may be a hoseless, cordless, maskless, battery-powered CPAP device available for these patients called Airing. First, what exactly is sleep apnea? According to the Airing website: Obstructive Sleep […]
7 Games and Toys for the Visually Impaired
Play is an important part of each child’s development. During play, children learn essential skills such as communication, cognition, motor skills, social interaction, and other developmental skills. While play is important for each child’s development, it is especially vital for children who are blind or visually impaired because it’s how they learn to interact with their surroundings. What are […]
Monday Tech Tip: Clipboard Managers (Copy’em Paste)
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a clipboard manager called Copy’em Paste for Mac. Check it out here: