Many individuals cannot operate traditional switches and buttons. If you or a loved one have limited movement, check out the HoneyBee Switch. The HoneyBee Switch is an “innovative, easy-to-use” switch that senses the proximity of a hand, finger, head, foot, etc. To activate the HoneyBee Switch, the user simply places his or her hand, head, […]
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Guided Hands by ImaginAble Solutions
ImaginAble Solutions creates assistive devices to improve the quality of life for people living with cerebral palsy, arthritis, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and more. Their new Guided Hands device enables anyone with limited fine motor skills to write, paint, draw, and access technology through a touchscreen device. To begin, place Guided Hands on a flat […]
Monday Tech Tip: Stacks
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Stacks, which is a macOS tool that allows you to organize files on your desktop into groups. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about stacks.
Stay organized with the Homework App
For many students, it’s that time of year again to go back to school. If you’re searching for an app to help keep assignments and teacher contacts organized, check out the Homework App. The Homework App features four basic categories: tasks, subjects, instructors, and a calendar. When you first open the app, you can fill […]
Goally Therapy Suite
If you’re looking for a visual schedule tool, check out Goally. Goally is a suite of therapeutic apps designed to help support the daily activities and functioning of children and teens with a variety of disabilities. According to BridgingApps: “One of the benefits of Goally is that it is available both on a small dedicated […]
Monday Tech Tip: PictureThis App
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the PictureThis app, which allows you to take a picture and identify plants, learn about the plans, and also learn how to care for the plants. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the PictureThis app.