Here at INDATA, we always try to keep our readers up-to-date on the latest assistive technology. A few years ago, we provided a Tech Tip on the DaVinci CCTV. Now the same company, Enhanced Vision, is introducing a newer and improved version of the DaVinci: the DaVinci Pro! In sum, “The DaVinci Pro is a fully integrated […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Math Manipulatives
Jim Franklin, Special Education Teacher at Elm Street Elementary in Rome, GA, shows us a number line math manipulative he has invented. Check it out here:
5 Fun Turkey Day Apps for the Kiddos!
Happy Thanksgiving, all! For many, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year all loved ones are able to gather and give thanks. However, for many individuals with autism or other special needs, social gatherings can trigger a lot of stress and anxiety. To reduce the risk of breakdowns, I thought I’d provide a festive list of […]
inTACT Tactile Graphics
Earlier this year, I wrote about a museum exhibit featuring tactile paintings for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Now, a company called E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics is painting a new canvas of possibilities for individuals with vision impairments. The company’s mission statement states: “We firmly believe that drawing is not reserved solely for the sighted, and […]
Monday Tech Tip: Touch Accommodation
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an iOS feature called Touch Accommodation. Touch Accommodation lets people adjust the sensitivity and the way you touch an iOS device’s screen. This is particularly helpful for people who have any motor skill issues. Check it out here:
Language Builder from Stages App
Language Builder Picture Cards is a top-selling curriculum tool for autism. The developers behind this tool also offer Language Builder, an app featuring six core autism educational activities. The app is professionally designed and used by therapists, teachers, and parents to teach basic language skills to children with autism, speech-language delay or special needs. The […]