When someone says the terms “board games” you may automatically think of Monopoly, Sorry!, Scrabble, The Game of Life, and dozens more. Me, Myself, and You (also called MMY) is a new board game designed by three Stanford University students who “care about human connection.” More specifically, it is a “multiplayer board game designed to facilitate social […]
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Monday Tech Tip: No Coffee Vision Simulator
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easter Seals Crossroads show us No Coffee Vision Simulator, which is a Google Chrome add on that gives people a visual idea of what it may be like to have several different common visual problems. Check it out here: Click here to check out more about No Coffee […]
Ring Pen and Ring Pen Grip
Many individuals with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more, often experience handwriting difficulties. Traditional pens and pencils lack the ergonomic design which helps reduce fatigue and pain. There are two products designed to benefit individuals with handwriting challenges: Ring Pen and Ring Pen Grip. Ring Pen The Original Ring Pen is noted to be “the next […]
SmartStix Edison Chopsticks
One of my favorite places to eat at is anything with Asian cuisine. May it be Chinese or Japanese fusion (sushi, yum!), they always set the table with chopsticks in lieu of silverware. Sadly, using traditional chopsticks is never an option for me with my tremors and clumsy fingers. However, I stumbled across a company coined SmartStix that […]
5 Hand-Eye Coordination Apps
Hand-eye coordination plays an essential role in any child’s development. We all rely on this skill to complete “simple tasks” (e.g. feeding ourselves) and more advanced tasks (e.g. athletic feats). Though the skill often develops naturally in children, many individuals require extra exercises to conquer the skill. There are many activities to help encourage hand-eye coordination. […]
ABC Ninja
By now, I’m sure you’ve probably heard of the ever popular Fruit Ninja game on the App Store and Google Play. If not, it’s a simple game where players slice fruit while trying to avoid slicing bombs. ABC Ninja features this same addictive concept, but adds an educational twist. The developer of ABC Ninja stated: “I […]