If you’re looking for a product to help your loved one with dementia maintain their independence, the Alzheimer’s Store has several products to offer. One of their available products is the Relish Day Connect Clock. According to the Alzheimer’s Store’s description: “One thing we know causes heartache for families dealing with dementia is the loss […]
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Rainbow Smart Toothbrush
Children need to practice good dental hygiene for several reasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t. […]
Learning Games for Toddlers
If you’re looking for a fun, interactive way for your child to learn ABCs, check out the Learning Games for Toddlers app. The app’s ABC Puzzles are the “perfect” gentle introduction to letter names, shapes, and spelling. While using this app, toddlers and preschoolers learn to recognize letter names, build familiarity with shapes of uppercase […]
Monday Tech Tip: Mac Computer- Speak item under the pointer
Brian Norton, Director of AT, shows us the speak item under the pointer feature that allows a user to have their Mac computer speak anything that is under the pointer if they hover over it. This feature is helpful for individuals with low vision, reading impairments, or benefit from audio feedback. Check it out here: […]
AM552 Victor Reader Stream 3
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! In nearly 35 years, HumanWare has developed more than 50 “highly intuitive and intelligent” solutions that […]
Brailliant BI 20X Braille Display
I recently wrote about the Victor Reader Stream 3 by Humanware, which is a pocket-sized digital media audio player that allows users to enjoy their media content. Another available product from Humanware is their Brailliant BI 20X Braille Display. The Brailliant BI 20X is the “ideal” portable 20–cell refreshable Braille display that you can pair […]