If you’re looking for a way to learn and practice Braille, check out BrailleBuzz! BrailleBuzz is a fun instructional tool for young Braille learners. This bumblebee-shaped toy features tactile buttons with Braille letters and numbers on them. According to its description on American Printing House’s website, this toy “encourages practice with Braille characters and phonics, […]
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SimpliSafe Security System and Door Lock
If you’re in the market for a new security system, check out the SimpliSafe Security System! The SimpliSafe Security System offers full home protection. According to its website, the security system can “protect every window, room, and door. Against intruders, fires, water damage, medical emergencies, and more. All monitored 24/7 by professionals ready to dispatch […]
Height Adjustable Shampoo Basin
If you’re in a wheelchair and looking for a way to wash your hair from the convenience of your own wheelchair, check out the Height Adjustable Portable Shampoo Basin! The Height Adjustable Shampoo Basin makes washing your hair from your chair possible. The basin can accommodate reclining chairs or standard chairs. According to its description […]
Monday Tech Tip: Daily News Updates with Amazon Alexa
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology shows us how to set up daily new updates using Amazon Alexa. Check it out here: Click here for more information about setting up Amazon Alexa updates.
AM405 – Breethe Meditation App
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! So many people have been experiencing copious amounts of stress and anxiety for the first time […]
Orbit Reader 20 Plus
A few years ago, we wrote about the Orbit Reader 20, which is a refreshable Braille display that makes books readily available (like a Kindle.) Orbit Research, the company behind the device, now offers the Orbit Reader 20 Plus. According to LS&S Products, the newer model consists of the same features as the standard model, […]