INDATA Project Survey

Did you know the INDATA Project offers one of the largest collections of podcast audio, YouTube video, and blog content that focuses on assistive technology? The content currently lives on a variety of platforms (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.)  As of right now, the content is largely untagged and unorganized.  We […]

BrailleNote GPS

HumanWare is “the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision.”  The company offers dozens of innovative products, one of them being the BrailleNote GPS. The BrailleNote GPS provides location information and mapping tools to augment independent travel for individuals with visual impairments.  People can use the GPS to […]

Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set

Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play  They believe the best playthings are “often simple concepts that inspire children to come up with their own twists.”  The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination and curiosity since 1989.  One of […]

4 Gift Ideas from VTech

After writing about the KidiBuzz handheld smart device yesterday, I was curious about what else VTech has available.  And with the holiday season quickly approaching, I thought it’d be great to offer you some gift ideas for the little ones! VTech is “a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children.  As a […]

Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa

Yesterday I wrote about three newer devices available from Amazon: Echo Spot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show.  Each of these devices uses Alexa, a cloud-based service that can answer questions, read news, play music, and so much more.  Another available Alexa device is the Amazon Dash Wand. The Dash Wand was designed to make groceries […]

3 Amazon Echo Devices

There’s so much going on at Amazon it’s hard to keep up with it all.  From Alexa devices to products shipping instantly on Prime Now, there’s something for everyone.  A few years ago, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo.  Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you can control using your voice.  It connects to the Alexa Voice […]