Many individuals with mobility impairments can have a hard time transferring and balancing on a standard toilet seat. Traditional toilet seats tend to wobble and shift as individuals try to transfer on and off. The Big John Toilet Seat is an ideal solution for this problem. The Big John Toilet Seat “has a more comfortable […]
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Ball Cushion – Cushion for Sensory and Tactile Stimulation
Last week I wrote about the Fidget Backpack, which is as the name suggests: a backpack…with fidgets on it. If you are a parent or teacher, you already know kiddos are going to fidget, so why not give them the tools they need to channel this energy? The company behind the Fidget Backpack also offers […]
Speech Blubs : Language Therapy App
There are so many language therapy apps that it can be overwhelming to find one that works for your child or student. Speech Blubs is a speech therapy app that uses voice-control and video technology to develop speech articulation for young children with or without speech difficulties. It was developed by Blub, Blub Inc. which […]
5 Smart Plug Options for Your Home
I have written about several smart home appliances over the years. While a lot of the technologies I write about can quickly become old news or outdated, anything related to smart home devices remains valid. If you are wanting to turn your standard lamp or appliance into a smart device, one easy way to do […]
New Host Announced for ATU Podcast
The INDATA Project has announced a new host for its highly-popular Assistive Technology Update (ATU) podcast. Wade Wingler, vice president of technology and information services for Easterseals Crossroads, has been the host since the podcast’s inception in 2011. As he celebrates 25 years this month with Easterseals Crossroads, he is passing the microphone for the ATU […]
Discovery Putty
Different forms of putty are great for a myriad of reasons. Putty is good for strengthening hands, improving fine motor planning, fidgeting, and more. Fun and Function offers Discovery Putty. Children will have fun strengthening their hands and improving fine motor skills as they search through the Discovery Putty to find all the hidden objects. […]