“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. […]
Monday Tech Tip: DaVinci desktop magnifier
Jim Fortman from Vision Aid Systems shows us the DaVinci HD/OCR desktop video magnifier (CCTV)that has text-to-speech. Check it out here:
3 Watch Brands for Blind or Visually Impaired
Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The face clock upon my office’s wall is a constant clicking reminder of time passing; a reminder that there’s work to be done or lunch to be had, and eventually it’ll prompt me that it’s time to go home. Once I’m home, my kitchen’s clock will hint when I should prepare dinner and eventually begin […]
DaVinci Pro Desktop Video Magnifier
Here at INDATA, we always try to keep our readers up-to-date on the latest assistive technology. A few years ago, we provided a Tech Tip on the DaVinci CCTV. Now the same company, Enhanced Vision, is introducing a newer and improved version of the DaVinci: the DaVinci Pro! In sum, “The DaVinci Pro is a fully integrated […]
Claria Zoom app for Android
Individuals who have macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc., commonly experience low vision. Smartphones offer a myriad of benefits to their users, but individuals with visual impairments may be limited to its functions. Claria Zoom is an award-winning app making these smartphones more accessible and easier-to-read for individuals with low vision. Claria Zoom is an Android app with a large character […]