Timeless, low-tech examples of assistive technology include fidgets. Fidgets such as the Fidget Cube are beneficial for individuals with or without special needs. We’ve written about multiple fidgets over the years, but have yet to write about the Random Color Flying Disc Fidget! If you’re unfamiliar with the world of fidgets, in sum they are […]
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ATU495 – WayAround App with Jessica Hipp
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer – WayAround www.wayaround.com Facebook: facebook.com/WayAroundTools Twitter: twitter.com/WayAroundTools YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20nd5nzn8Dof2p1zFPDDTA ATIA Link: www.atia.org/ATupdate 20% discount during November: ATIA21VISION […]
AM397 – AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars
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’re looking for a quick, toolless way to increase shower accessibility, the AmeriLuck Suction Shower […]
HeardThat App
In addition to a smartphone’s built-in accessibility features, apps are a great way to increase your device’s accessibility. HeardThat is a new app available for individuals with hearing impairments. Noisy environments can be daunting for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. According to its website, HeardThat is a “game-changing” hearing assistive smartphone app that […]
4 Accessibility Apps from Shravan
Oswald Labs is an award-winning accessibility technology company. Their mission is to “build new technologies that help people grow, and do it in a manner that promotes accessibility and equality.” Their research project, coined Shravan, offers four accessibility apps for individuals with different special needs. Shravan is a research project that works specifically on making smartphones accessible. […]
AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars
If you’re looking for an easy way to increase accessibility in your shower, installing grab bars is one way to do so. Further, if you’re looking for a solution that requires zero tools, check out the AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars! The AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars are “an easy and safe solution for seniors […]