Many persons with autism, ADHD, sensory challenges, developmental delays, and more crave deep pressure to calm down. Bod Pods Therapy Socks from Bip Gear are translucent, tubular sleeves made from stretchy spandex material that provide just that! When the individual is inside of the Bod Pod, the Pod pushes back against the user’s movement. This provides kinesthetic and visual […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: LightAide
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a new teaching tool for people with low vision or cognitive disabilities called LightAide. Check it out here:
Myself Belts : One-handed belts
I’ve been really inspired by my posts covering items that encourage children to dress independently. Most recently, I’ve discussed the One, Two, Tie My Shoe Kit as well as EZ Sox. Now I’d like to discuss Myself Belts, which is an item that fosters independence in children and adults alike! Myself Belts “is the easiest belt on […]
EZ Sox Seamless-Toe Socks with Pull Loops
A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the One, Two, Tie My Shoe Kit. This Kit offers a fun, simple way to teach children how to tie their shoes. But what comes before shoes? Socks, of course! If your child can’t pull on their own socks or stand the toe seam found in traditional socks, check […]
Myo Gesture Control Armband
Imagine being able to control your phone, computer, and so much more entirely touch-free. Now with the Myo Gesture Control Armband, you can! The Myo armband reads the muscle activity in the wearer’s forearm and gives them touch-free control of technology using only hand gestures and motion. The Myo armband’s intuitive technology detects six distinct […]
Monday Tech Tip: Tobii Dynavox Augmentative Communication Devices
Kelsey Reynolds, Tobii Dynavox Representative, shows us two of their Augmentative Communication devices. Check it out here: