American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the “world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired.” One of their available products is the Miniguide US. The Miniguide US is a tiny electronic travel device that is ideal for individuals who are blind. It […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: WatchMinder 3
Josh Anderson, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the WatchMinder 3, which is a simple watch that can be programmed with vibrating reminders to help people stay on task and manage their time. Check it out here:
Double Duel Homophone Game
Learning and practicing homophones is often challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun game, called Double Duel, that encourages children to practice their homophones! It is a high-speed homophone game that requires active listening and vocabulary skills. The Double Duel game engages players with four buzzers that each make a different sound: boxing bell, doorbell, honk […]
Monday Tech Tip: Ava app (live captioning app)
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Ava app, which is a live captioning app for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Check it out here:
Outloud Timer 2
Outloud is a Finnish app developer specializing in speech and hearing rehabilitation. It was founded by a passionate speech therapist who specializes in working with toddlers with speech or hearing impairments. One of the company’s apps is the Outloud Timer 2. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Time Timer and the benefits of […]
Consumer Highlight: Jesse
I arrived in a very small town in northern Indiana to meet with Jesse. I met with Jesse to learn about the services he received through Easterseals Crossroads and to learn how assistive technology is helping him maintain his current job. I met Jesse at a local deli. When I arrived, Jesse told me they […]