The major social media platform, Instagram, has recently launched two new accessibility features for individuals with visual impairments. The first feature is automatic alternative text; the second is the ability to manually add alternative text to photos. Check out the excerpt from Instagram’s blog: We are introducing two new improvements to make it easier for […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: Snap Circuits Pro by Elenco
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Snap Circuits which is a toy that gives kids and hand-on introduction to building electronics. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Snap Circuits Pro.
iRemember Talking Pill Organizer
Looking for a smart pill organizer that will remind you when it’s time to take your medications? Check out the iRemember Talking Pill Organizer. The iRemember is a “smart pill organizer as it will remind you when it is time to take your medicines and it keeps track of when you last opened your weekly […]
Monday Tech Tip: Jimu Robot
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Jimu Robot which is a STEM toy that teaches kids about coding. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on the Jimu Robot.
Try Your Paw at Dog Care with Blindfold Doggy
If you love dogs and want to explore the responsibilities of dog care and ownership on a virtual level, Blindfold Doggy is the virtual pet game for you! Blindfold Doggy is a fully-accessible dog ownership simulation game, for both sighted and visually-impaired people, designed for rapid audio play. The object of the game is care […]
Pop & Slide Shelly
If you haven’t already ventured onto the Fat Brain Toys website, I recommend doing so. The company offers several toys for children of all ages. One of their toys is the Pop & Slide Shelly. Pop & Slide Shelly is a happy playtime turtle featuring vibrant colors. According to the toy’s description, “Covering its shell […]