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JanSport Adaptive Collection

JanSport is a company that has been creating a wide variety of bags for more than 50 years.  They recently launched an Adaptive Collection, featuring two options for individuals with physical disabilities.  The Adaptive Collection upgrades classic JanSport styling with features that make everyday things easier. JanSport has been working with and listening to individuals […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Scanning Pens Reader 2

During the 2023 ATIA Conference, David Flaherty, US Director of Sales, Scanning Pens, Inc. shows us one of their scanning pen devices that uses AI-based text recognition to scan text and read to a user. The device has many other helpful features for individuals with reading difficulties such as access to dictionary for word comprehension […]

Tactile Wet Measuring Spoons, Pitcher, and Funnel

Yesterday I wrote about the Boil Alert Disc listed on the Blind Kitchen’s website.  Their website also features a set of wet measuring spoons, a small pitcher, and a mini funnel that makes measuring liquids “simple and accurate, with less waste and mess.” The wet measuring spoons are easy to identify because of the tactile […]

Boil Alert Disc

The Blind Kitchen is a website featuring many adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge for individuals with visual impairments.  One of the adaptive products listed on their website is the Boil Alert Disc.   The Boil Alert Disc assists in preventing messy boil-overs by creating a rattling noise to help you know when the food […]

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Control all of your devices with PUCKmed

SmashToast is a company dedicated to developing hardware and software that help people.  They strive to develop products that “make lives better using simplicity, elegance, intuition, and technology.”  Their product, PUCKmed, is a device that can control infrared devices (e.g. televisions, air conditioners, space heaters, etc.) PUCKmed is designed specifically for individuals with physical disabilities.  With […]