J-Popper Ring-Pull Can Opener

Many love the “Easy Open” cans with the ring-pulls on them.  However, for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues and more these cans are anything but easy to open.  This is where the J-Popper comes in handy.The J-Popper is a can opener that easily opens any can with a ring-pull mechanism.  While using this simple device, […]

AM279 – Stop, Breathe, Think App

Podcast: Play in new window | Download279-3-23-18 Stop, Breathe & Think: 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! Stop, Breathe, and Think is an emotional wellness platform offering apps for […]

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision.  Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.”  If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]

ecobee Switch+

Stuart Lombard was on a mission to reduce his family’s carbon footprint and save money.  He found several ways to conserve energy, but most were complex and expensive.  After discovering that heating and cooling made up a majority of his home energy use, he soon founded ecobee in 2007.  Ecobee is a company that makes […]

AM278 – Ecobee Switch+

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 278-3-16-18 EcoBee Switch+: 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! Amazon Echo has been around for a couple of years now and as […]

Web Accessibility Webinar

Are you an experienced web developer interested in learning about how to make your website more accessible?  Join renowned web accessibility professional Dennis Lembrée for a full day webinar on web accessibility for developers! Web Accessibility Webinar Details: Who: Dennis Lembrée When: May 9, 2018 from 11am – 4pm Eastern time What: Webinar covering items like: Background on […]