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! Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and […]
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App2Speak AAC App
If you’re looking for a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app, check out App2Speak. App2Speak is an AAC app that gives a voice to individuals who are unable to speak and/or have difficulty communicating. The app was developed by an experienced American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech Language Pathologist and is compatible […]
Step2Bed Bedside Step Stool
Last week, I wrote about Step2Tub, an assistive product that can help prevent falls while getting in and out of the tub. The same company also offers Step2Bed, which can help users get in and out of bed more easily. Most beds sit too high, making them difficult to get in and out of. Step2Bed […]
AM513 FireAvert
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! Kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires. If you’re looking for a product […]
Step2Tub Portable Rail and Step for Bathroom
Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more. If you’re looking for something to help prevent falls, check out the Step2Tub. According to the product’s description, it is the “safest way to get in and out of the tub” independently. The Step2Tub is made of industry-grade […]
Relaying the Opportunity for Deaf Independence
From the telegraph to rotary phones to landlines, email and texting, our methods of communication have evolved a great deal over the decades. These changes have been vital for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Just ask Greg Gantt, who has experienced the impact of these technological advancements firsthand not only as a […]