Toys for Auditory Development: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 1

After an autumn filled with war days, the winter chill has finally descended upon us with a fury. As we rummage the boots out of the basements and tune up the snow thrower, that also means it’s a good time to get an early jump on Christmas shopping! Once again we’re here to help with […]

HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier

Last week I wrote about the High Definition Corded Telephone HD-70, which is an amplified desktop phone with Bluetooth connectivity.  If you’re looking for a more portable solution to better hear your smartphone, look no further than the HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier!  The HearAll allows users to communicate on their smartphones even in the noisiest […]

7 Educational Apps for Toddlers

It is never too early to begin learning!  MyFirstApp Ltd. is a team of 3 developers passionate about creating wonderful educational games for the youngest of learners.  The team is comprised of a computer engineer, a graphic designer and an educational psychologist.  They offer different series of apps varying on age from 1.5+ through 4.5+.  I figured […]

The Ability in Disability: New Vision, Same Values

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing For eight decades, Easterseals Crossroads has been a leader in the Indianapolis community for people with disabilities. “Easterseals Crossroads has been around since 1936 — initially it began as a social club for 12 teenagers with disabilities,” said Katie Harris, director of design and communication at Easterseals Crossroads. “Our Easterseals […]

What’s Next – Visual Prompt App

Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications.  If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution!  What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills.  It can be […]

What’s That You Hear? Podcasting with INDATA

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Supplies needed: a computer, portable media player or smartphone; a program for listening to MP3 audio files; an Internet connection; and earphones. What are you doing? Listening to a podcast. While podcasting is a relatively new term, its roots date all the way back to the 1980s, first known as […]