AM284 – DenTrust Toothbrush

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Many children with autism and other special needs experience oral sensitivities.  Because of this, it can […]

Ring Video Doorbells

There are many assistive technologies available to help individuals with different needs live more independently.  Smart home appliances are one of the easiest, most affordable ways to help someone with a mobility impairment be as independent as possible.  Ring is a company offering several smart home solutions. Ring offers security cameras, a security system, and […]

AM283 Withings Aura Smart Sleep System

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Do you have a hard time falling and staying asleep at night?  The Withings Aura Smart Sleep […]

AM282 – VocaTime Atomic Talking Watch

Podcast: Play in new window | Download282-4-13-18 VocaTime Atomic Talking Watch Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! There are so many talking watches available on the market for individuals […]

Serene Innovations Super Bed Shaker

The last two blog posts have discussed two different bed shakers (Vibio and AlarmDock) for heavy sleepers or individuals who are hard of hearing.  Another example of a bed shaker is the Serene Innovations Super Bed Shaker. The Super Bed Shaker gently wakes you up with vibrations that gradually increase in strength.  It pairs directly […]

Silent Call AlarmDock

Silent Call Communications is a company established in 1985.  Their products are designed for individuals who are hard of hearing, deaf, deaf-blind, heavy sleepers, or wear a hearing aid.  One of Silent Call’s products is the AlarmDock.The AlarmDock product line is an innovative way to use your smartphone as an extra loud alarm clock or […]