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Genius Scan App
Last week, I wrote about SwiftScan, which is an app that allows you to scan documents and more using your phone. Another available option is Genius Scan. Genius Scan helps users digitize millions of documents on the go every day. Genius Scan’s smart algorithms automatically detect your document, apply perspective correction, and enhance the colors. […]
Earth Day 2023
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd to remind society to fight for a clean environment. One of the ways we can help in that fight is to make sure we recycle appropriately. Here at the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads we not only help people with disabilities get free computers, but we are also […]
Cosmo Switch Bundles
Cosmo is an award-winning, interactive therapy and inclusive training system designed to help train motor skills, turn-taking, communication, and more. Cosmo Bundles are made of two parts: a set of light-up, multi-color Bluetooth switches, and an iPad app featuring intuitive activities designed by teachers and occupational, physical, and speech & language therapists. With its […]
Monday Tech Tip: Cosmo
Heather Maydak, Director of Assistive Technology, at Westminster Technologies shows us the Cosmo, which is a set of light up Bluetooth multi-sensory controllers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Cosmo.
SwiftScan – Scan documents and more with your phone
If you’re looking for a way to scan documents using only your phone, check out SwiftScan! Using your phone’s camera, SwiftScan can scan and extract text from virtually any document. With SwiftScan, you can scan documents, QR codes, barcodes, labels, whiteboards, business cards, sketchbooks, and much more. According to the App Store, it is the […]