Monitor epilepsy and more with the Embrace Watch

Did you know 1 in every 26 Americans will experience epilepsy at some point in his or her life?  Further, today more than 65 million people are affected by epilepsy around the globe.  There may be several resources available to help warn these individuals of an oncoming seizure, but now there is a sleek, new wearable designed specifically for epilepsy (and more) called […]

Caref GPS Phone Watch

There are so many watches on the market with built-in health trackers, GPS navigation, phone compatibility and more, each costing over $200.  However, there are more affordable options, such as the Caref GPS Phone Watch, ideal for individuals who often wander off such as those with autism and Alzheimer’s.  Caref is a company that offers an affordable watch, […]

TextSpeak Wireless Speech Generator Keyboard

There are several AAC devices available on the market, but the TextSpeak’s affordability and unique features set it apart from others.  There are three sizes of keyboards available in the TextSpeak series: Mini/Palm, Standard, and Large Key.  The TextSpeak Large Key Wireless Speech Generator Keyboard features a speaker and keyboard with keys twice the size of […]

5 styluses for those with mobility impairments

I have already covered a myriad of topics for both Android and iOS mobile apps.  As stated in several of these blogs and other sources, smartphones and tablets have already proven beneficial for many individuals with autism, learning and cognitive disabilities, mobility impairments and so much more.  However, several individuals still struggle operating the touchscreens found on these […]

iDo Getting Dressed App

On Tuesday, I covered an app from the Center for Educational Technology called iDo Hygiene, which teaches 12 areas of personal hygiene.  The company behind iDo Hygiene also offers an iPad app to teach dressing skills called iDo Getting Dressed. Just like the iDo Hygiene app, the iDo Getting Dressed app is also designed by professionals to benefit individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities […]

Changing Expectations through Sport

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Back in the 70s, Ross Lilley was a bigtime windsurfer. A tough sport to break into, this surface water sport combines elements of surfing and sailing, and it requires technique, balance, strength and determination. An ordained minister, Lilley made “radical inclusion” a life mission, believing it wasn’t worth taking the […]