There are so many watches on the market with built-in health trackers, GPS navigation, phone compatibility and more, each costing over $200. However, there are more affordable options, such as the Caref GPS Phone Watch, ideal for individuals who often wander off such as those with autism and Alzheimer’s. Caref is a company that offers an affordable watch, […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
5 styluses for those with mobility impairments
I have already covered a myriad of topics for both Android and iOS mobile apps. As stated in several of these blogs and other sources, smartphones and tablets have already proven beneficial for many individuals with autism, learning and cognitive disabilities, mobility impairments and so much more. However, several individuals still struggle operating the touchscreens found on these […]
Milestone 312 Digital Book Reader
Why lug around multiple devices when one can do it all? The Milestone 312 is an accessible digital book reader that includes a voice recorder, music player, DAISY-audio book player, text-to-speech player, FM radio, clock, alarm, and appointment calendar. One of the Milestone 312’s “biggest” features is that it is only as large as a credit card! […]
Monday Tech Tip: Voice Amplification App: Microphone
Craig Burns Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a voice amplification app for your iPhone. Check it out here:
5 Ergonomic Keyboards
For individuals who spend a lot of time on a computer, it is important to maintain an ergonomic posture. Awkward typing postures can result in ulnar deviation and pronation, or the horizontal and vertical bending of the wrists. The stressed compression of the nerves in the wrists contribute to developing disorders like carpal tunnel syndrome. A great way […]
Samsung’s DOWELL app makes smartphones more accessible
For some individuals with mobility impairments, “simple” taps and swipes on a smartphone screen can be quite challenging. Samsung Electronics has come up with a potential solution to help make their smartphones more accessible to these users, an application called DOWELL. DOWELL is an app that will allow said users to operate their smartphones with existing assistive computer products such […]