For the blind and visually impaired, the Supersense app essentially allows them to have a seeing guide right in their pocket. Whether they’re shopping, cleaning or just curling up with a good book, this app turns people’s mobile device into an everyday companion or caregiver. Supersense is free and available for Android and iOS users, […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Tell stories with Kinzoo Adventures
Last week I wrote about Kinzoo Messenger, which is a kid-friendly messaging app. Another available app from the same developers is Kinzoo Adventures. Kinzoo Adventures helps children harness their creativity, stretch their imaginations, and animate their videos. This fun app lets kiddos create their own characters and stories – and easily turn them into videos […]
Monday Tech Tips: Ray-Ban Stories Glasses
Blake Allee, Demo & Loan Specialist, at the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Ray-Ban Stories Glasses, which allows a user to take photos and videos that can be shared on Facebook, listen to music, and make calls using voice calling on the WhatsApp. Check it out here: Click here to learn more […]
AM497 MegaBee Eye Pointing Communication Tablet
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! There are several augmentative and alternative communication devices available, but if you’re looking for an eye […]
Pok Pok Playroom
Pok Pok Playroom is an app that aims to help children learn through open-ended play. Kiddos tap or swipe to explore virtual experiences like creating music, drawing, or engaging with toys, people, animals, household items, and more. Just like in your playroom at home, children will play pretend, develop social skills, tell stories, solve problems, […]
MegaBee Eye Pointing Communication Tablet
There are several augmentative and alternative communication devices available, but if you’re looking for an eye gaze option, check out the MegaBee Eye Pointing Communication Tablet. The MegaBee assistive communication tablet is a lower-tech eye-pointing device compared to other computer systems. While using the device, the caregiver tracks a patient’s eye movement and uses eye […]