With so many AAC apps available to help individuals who struggle communicating, it can be so hard finding the right one for each person! Many go through several AAC apps–often spending hundreds of dollars–just to find out it didn’t work for them. Last week, Flip Writer AAC became free to download on iTunes! Why should […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Orcam wearable device for visually impaired.
Steven Goldstein, Area Sales Manager at OrCam Technologies, shows us an OrCam device for the visually impaired. This hands-free wearable technology is a smart camera that assists people who are visually impaired or Blind. Check it out here: For more information: http://www.orcam.com/
Introducing Amazon Tap and Echo Dot
Over a year ago, I wrote about Amazon Echo, a virtual assistant by Amazon that you simply place in your home. To wake Echo, you simply say “Alexa” and the virtual assistant will provide you with music, news, weather, alarms, timers, to-do lists, and more. More recently, Amazon has introduced two new members to their […]
3 Annotation/Note Taking Apps for Learning Disabilities
Individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other special needs may often benefit from using PDF annotation/note taking apps. Annotating one’s reading is so useful in a myriad of ways and can benefit the reader not only while they read but afterwards as well. For me, reading textbooks, scholarly articles, and more has always been a challenge. I […]
Bose QuietComfort 25 Noise Cancelling Headphones
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the INDATA Project is, “What are some noise cancelling headphones?” Many parents seek this assistive technology for their child with autism, but noise cancelling headphones can benefit many other individuals! We have already done two posts covering many options of noise cancelling headphones (Check […]
Monday Tech Tip: Verilux Happy Light
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us the Verilux Happy Light, which is a natural spectrum energy lamp. Check it out here: