Unbuckling car seats can be challenging for individuals with arthritis, poor dexterity, and more. Shark Tank featured a revolutionary product that can make unbuckling car seats easier: introducing UnbuckleMe! Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) require infant and child car seat buckles to require a minimum release force of 40 Newtons or about 9 pounds […]
Posts with the Brian Norton tag
LookyPlus Handheld Video Magnifier
If you or a loved one are looking for a new handheld video magnifier, check out the LookyPlus. This video magnifier allows users to read text more easily and view photos more clearly on its 3.5-inch LCD screen. The LookyPlus offers a magnification range of 2x to 20x and five different color modes. It features […]
Monday Tech Tip: Gas Buddy App
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology shows us the Gas Buddy app, which tells you all of the prices of gas and gas stations near you so you can save money when you fill up at the pump. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Gas Buddy app.
AM488 Collis Curve Toothbrush
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! Traditional toothbrushes are not always ideal for individuals with oral sensitivities and/or poor dexterity. If you […]
Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different simple music players which may benefit individuals with dementia and more. Another available music-playing option is Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear. Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear is designed specifically to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and more. It comes preloaded with […]
Stay on task with Alarmed app
Many individuals with ADHD and more have a hard time remembering multiple tasks. Check out the Alarmed app if you’re searching for an app to help remind you to get things done! Rather than a task manager with an alarm thrown in, Alarmed is an alarm clock app that is tailor-made for your to-do list. […]