According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3.4 million Americans aged 40 and older are legally blind or visually impaired. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 6 million as more baby boomers develop diabetes and age-related disease. The CDC also notes that vision loss is among the top 10 causes of […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Tech Tip: The Tile
Never lose your items again with the Tile! Our director of assistive technology here, Wade Wingler, shows us what to expect with this handy product. Check it out! To learn more, visit our blog post on The Tile App or go to www.thetileapp.com.
WatchMinder: Vibrating Watch and Reminder System
There are several options available for individuals with ADHD, asthma, diabetes, etc., to ensure that they are staying on track with their medications and more. And with all the smart devices on the market today, there are many apps specifically designed to aide said individuals. However, Dr. Laurence Becker, child psychologist, felt alerts on phones […]
Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier
Are you looking to buy an affordable video magnifier for yourself or maybe for a loved one? Well, search no longer! MaxiAids is offering their Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier specially priced for the holidays! Children and adults with low vision find that reading text on the go–or even at home–can be quite challenging. With this Aukey Special Edition […]
TATTS: Taking Autism to the Sky
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope! It’s a drone flying above, sure to make your child’s day! Assistive technology can be as portable as a smartphone or as unwieldy as a wheelchair desk. And now assistive technology may be found soaring through the mighty sky! In the spring of 2013, “Taking Autism to the Sky,” otherwise referred to […]
Tech Tip: KNFB Reader
For this week’s Tech Tip, Anna Leung introduces us to the handy KNFB Reader, which is available for purchase now on the App Store. For more information on this app, please visit www.knfbreader.com.