If you are a student or professional who is blind and seeking for a smart, accessible device to take notes, check out Humanware’s new BrailleNote Touch. The company has noted the device to be, “The note taker of the future.” The BrailleNote Touch is the first certified Braille tablet providing access to the Google Play Store. […]
Posts with the Low Vision tag
BoldWriter 40 – Pen for those with low vision
Although many tasks are now being done electronically through the use of smartphones, tablets, computers, etc., many still prefer to write things out on a good old-fashioned piece of paper. (I am definitely one of these people as I love handwriting shopping lists, notes, numbers, etc.) However, for individuals with low vision, they often can’t […]
5 Alerting Indicators for Blind and Visually Impaired
There are many forms of assistive technology that may benefit individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, one type of assistive technology I’ve yet to discuss in depth is alerting indicators, which may benefit these individuals greatly. Maxi Aids “offers the highest quality selections of liquid level indicators, talking alarm clocks, motion sensors, toilet level indicators, […]
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Express Your Voice by Casting Your Vote
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing The right to vote is a basic human right. It is one that has been fought for throughout U.S. history, and it gives each person the opportunity to voice his or her opinion in a meeting, discussion, debate or election campaign. And 2016 is an election year. A big one. […]
5 fun fidgets for children with special needs
“Stop fidgeting!” I’m sure we’ve all been told this at least once, especially as a child. Children just have so much energy and need to move, especially those with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. I have written about fidget toys many times, more specifically in a post on Stimtastic, a company offering affordable toys for stimming behavior. But […]
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A Healing Hand in Accessible Healthcare
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Lose weight. Exercise. Eat healthier. Stay fit. Enjoy life more. Run a marathon. These are some of the most common — and most commonly broken — New Year’s resolutions. In the U.S., nearly half of people make New Year’s resolutions each year, and many of them revolve around better health. […]