Claro ScanPen

Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen app in a Tech Tip earlier this week.  It is an app that allows you to have printed text spoken aloud.  This app can be useful for students with dyslexia, low vision, and much more. Claro ScanPen allows users to take a photo of their printed […]

Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime

Individuals with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or other mobility impairments, are often unable to roll themselves over in bed.  Because they’re unable to reposition themselves, many require personal caregivers to come in and help every so often.  The Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime gives these individuals an easy way to page for help. You […]

Reminder, Alarm and Voice Reminders, Remind Me App

Visual scheduling and checklist apps have proven to be effective resources for individuals with autism, cognitive disabilities, and more.  The Reminder, Alarm and Voice Reminders, Remind Me App is a powerful, all-in-one app available for free* on the App Store. Because this Reminder app features a simple, user-friendly interface, it’s an ideal tool for individuals of […]

Olive: Next-Generation Hearing Aid

“There are two problems with hearing impairments: the price and social perception of hearing aids,” according to developers at the Olive Union.  Their solution?  The Olive, which is an affordable, sleek alternative to these traditional hearing aids. Traditional hearing aids can cost more than $4,000 and look like medical devices.  The Olive is the next […]

Here Comes the Bus App

Waiting for a school bus can cause a lot of stress and worry for parents.  If the bus is running behind schedule, you don’t want your child out there longer than necessary, right?  If it’s dark, freezing, or stormy, worries tend to heighten.  What if there was a way to tell exactly when the school […]

Wristocat: Dynamic Wrist Support

Working at a desk all day can cause a lot of strain on your body.  If you spend hours on a computer, it is advisable to create an ergonomic workspace.  Ergonomic setups may prevent arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more.  We’ve covered multiple ergonomic solutions in the past such as desks, keyboards, computer mice […]