Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Tap to Alex, which allows someone to use Alexa using touch on Echo devices that have a screen. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Tap to Alexa.
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
I recently wrote about the Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum and Mop. Roomba offers several different models of robot vacuums, including the Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. According to iRobot’s website, this model is their “smartest, most powerful robot vacuum yet.” With the Roomba S9+, you can forget about vacuuming for months at a time with […]
Patriot Viewpoint
Last week I wrote about Vision Buddy, which is the world’s “first TV watching wearable headset virtual reality system for individuals with visual impairments.” Another VR headset available for those with visual impairments is the Patriot Viewpoint. According to the product’s website: “This wearable Samsung virtual reality technology lets you be completely hands-free while doing […]
Monday Tech Tip: Show Mode on Fire Tablet
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads show us how to use the Show Mode feature on a Fire Tablet to turn the tablet into an Echo Show so you can control the device with voice commands. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Show Mode.
Vision Buddy TV Watching System
If you or a loved one have low vision and are looking for a way to watch television, check out Vision Buddy! According to Vision Buddy’s website, it is the “world’s first tv-focused assistive device for the visually impaired.” To use the device, plug the Vision Buddy Streamer into an existing cable box, streamer, or […]
Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager
Winter can be a very tough season for many, but especially for someone with arthritis, as the frigid temperatures tend to make the pain worse. If you’re looking for a device to help with the pain or discomfort in your hands, check out the Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager! While other hand massagers can hurt […]