Laura Templeton designed a board game for individuals with dementia. It was developed after over 20 years of research and testing. Call to Mind is a simple game that helps get to know and understand the thinking, likes, and dislikes of someone with dementia. In addition to getting to know someone with dementia, the game […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Celebrating Diversity Through Holiday Gifts
Getting gifts is more than just a chance to go on a shopping spree. It’s an opportunity to connect with loved ones, embrace their passions and contribute to their daily lives. The right present for a person with a disability can completely change their life. Listed below are some gift ideas fit for a wide […]
Bark Phone for Kids
If you’re looking for a phone that is completely kid-friendly, check out the Bark Phone! The Bark phone is a kid’s phone that doesn’t look like a kid’s phone. It is a “state-of-the-art Samsung that has robust parental controls.” Bark monitors texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and social media platforms for anything inappropriate for […]
Monday Tech Tip: Sullivan+
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Sullivan+ app, which is an app that uses a smartphone’s camera to provide audio descriptions of what is seen on the camera for individuals who are visually impaired. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Sullivan+.
AM502 Sagely Smart Weekly Pill Organizer
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you or a loved one have poor dexterity, loading pills in a traditional pill organizer […]
MedaCube Automatic Pill Dispenser
Over the years we’ve written about several automatic pill dispensers. Yet another available option is the MedaCube Automatic Pill Dispenser. The MedaCube is the “only automatic pill dispenser clinically proven to increase medication adherence significantly.” MedaCube does the work of organizing your pills into different dose groupings for you. The first step in using this […]