Last Wednesday, I wrote Part One of the series of blogs entitled Holiday Gift Guide 2015 featuring 8 auditory gift ideas. As promised, throughout the next few weeks, I will be providing different lists of gift ideas for loved ones with (or without!) special needs. This week’s list focuses on toys to help develop fine and gross motor skills. Since we […]
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Easter Seals Crossroads: What we do and how you can help!
Easter Seals Crossroads is dedicated to serving our community in a myriad of ways. Please take a few moments to view the following video demonstrating all the amazing things we do every day! Overview of Easter Seals Crossroads: Easter Seals Crossroads responds to the many adults and children with disabilities, special needs and challenges who […]
Monday Tech Tip: Word Expander
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us Word Expander. Word Expander is a phrase expander shortcut that works with any program where you can type. It saves you time by using text shortcuts to auto-complete words or phases you have programmed. Check it out here:
8 Toys for Auditory Development–2015 Holiday gift guide for children with special needs: Part 1
This morning I awoke to sparkling frost covering blades of grass and my van’s windows. Though I am not at all ready for the cold (nor will I ever be!), the feeling of Jack Frost nipping at my nose always makes me grin from ear to ear because I know the holiday season will soon be here! […]
Claria Zoom app for Android
Individuals who have macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc., commonly experience low vision. Smartphones offer a myriad of benefits to their users, but individuals with visual impairments may be limited to its functions. Claria Zoom is an award-winning app making these smartphones more accessible and easier-to-read for individuals with low vision. Claria Zoom is an Android app with a large character […]
Monday Tech Tip: Hands-free Telephone Headset by Plantronics
Mark Stewart, Senior Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a hands-free telephone headset that is great for people with difficulties using their hands. Check it out here: