Visual stimulation is a great way to get children with autism, ADHD, and more to relax. Ultraviolet illumination is one source of this stimulation that allows viewers to experience color and light in a unique way. The Cozy Cave is a pop-up structure that blocks any external light making it a great way to view […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
4 Wireless Health Monitoring Devices
I discussed three different activity trackers on last week’s featured blog. I wanted to continue discussing other health-related devices for this week’s feature as well by covering four wireless health monitoring devices. Disclaimer: Please note that the following is a list of medical devices. Please consult with your healthcare provider to see what works best […]
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
If you’re looking for a toy to help your child develop from a crawler to a walker, look no further than the VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker. The Learning Walker features a barnyard full of friends to cheer your child on as he or she learns to walk. Children start with the removable activity panel for […]
Monday Tech Tip: Seeing AI app
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads, shows us The Seeing AI app which uses AI and a camera on an iOS device to verbal describe what the camera sees to a person who is blind or visually impaired. Check it out here:
Midland Alert Weather Radio with Strobe
You can never be too prepared when it comes to changes in the weather. This is especially true for individuals in the Midwest where the weather is anything but predictable. The Midland Alert Weather Radio with Strobe provides bright visual weather and hazard alerts. The Midland Alert Weather Radio features an innovative automatic alert system. […]
3 Fitness Trackers to Promote Activity
Fitness trackers have been on the market for years now. There are many brands, each offering a variety of features and unique benefits. Fitness trackers are defined as, “A wearable device or a computer application that records a person’s daily physical activity, together with other data relating to their fitness or health, such as the […]