There are so many talking watches available on the market for individuals with visual impairments it can be hard to choose one. VocaTime offers a large selection of talking watches for both women and men.Instead of covering all of their available watches, I am just going to highlight the VocaTime Atomic Talking Watch with Leather […]
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Monday Tech Tip: NeuroNode by Control Bionics
Emily Boland, Marketing & Customer Relationship Manager, at Control Bionics show us the NeuroNode which is the world’s first wireless wearable EMG assistive communication device. Check it out here: Click here for more information on NeuroNode.
Clarity XLC7BT Bluetooth Extra Loud Cordless Phone
Clarity is a company on a mission to create “smart communication solutions to help individuals who are hard of hearing live richer, more engaged lives.” It is a leader in amplified telephones, notification systems, and assistive listening devices. One example of their amplified telephones is the Clarity XLC7BT Amplified Bluetooth Phone.The Clarity XLC7BT allows users […]
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Building Support for People with Brain Injuries
In the summer of 2016, Mike Vaughan’s life changed forever. A semi-truck crushed his small Volkswagen Golf, and he sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) — one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Vaughan’s long recovery in the hospital and at home left him feeling increasingly isolated and confined. A […]
J-Popper Ring-Pull Can Opener
Many love the “Easy Open” cans with the ring-pulls on them. However, for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues and more these cans are anything but easy to open. This is where the J-Popper comes in handy.The J-Popper is a can opener that easily opens any can with a ring-pull mechanism. While using this simple device, […]
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision. Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.” If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]