Don Johnston Inc., the developer behind Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more, has recently released Word Bank Universal. Word Bank Universal is an extension for Google Chrome that puts a word bank directly onto your browser. What is a word bank exactly? Word banks provide core vocabulary which can help in: Vocabulary development Spelling support Gaining the […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
5 Cause and Effect Switch Apps
We talk about capability switches all the time here at the INDATA Project. These assistive technology solutions help those with physical limitations activate items in their environment. Depending on the switch, users are able to activate lights, music, tablets, and more. If your child or student is learning how to use a switch, a great […]
Eyestrain Reducing LED Floor Lamp
Many individuals still enjoy reading books and other text on good old fashioned paper. However, poor lighting can cause eye strain, fatigue, and light sensitivity, making reading a painful task. The Eyestrain Reducing Variable Color LED Floor Lamp from Hammacher Schlemmer is a potential solution to this problem! This LED Floor Lamp features adjustable color […]
Monday Tech Tip: Vidget 3-in-1 active seat
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us an active seating system that can help kids in the classroom called Vidget. Check it out here:
Introducing Apple’s HomePod
After Amazon Echo’s raging success over the past few years, many tech companies are creating their very own smart speaker home assistants. Google’s version of the home assistant was introduced near the end of last year. Now, Apple has finally introduced their own smart speaker: the HomePod. Apple describes their new product as follows: HomePod is […]
5 Board Games that Encourage Developmental Skills
A few weeks ago, I discussed several products to encourage outdoor play this summer. However, if you’re looking for something fun for your child to do on rainy days, what’s more fun than board games?! I’m sure by now you’ve played Candyland and Monopoly too many times to count. So for today’s post, I’d like […]