Podcast: Play in new window | Download260-11-10-17 KidiBuzz Handheld Smart Device 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! VTech is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning […]
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AM259 – ElBraille
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 259-11-03-17 ElBraille Portable Braille Computer 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! The ElBraille is a portable Braille computer designed for individuals who […]
Halloween Fun with Toca Boo
Toca Boca offers several fun, kid-safe apps with loads of open-ended play experiences. The company believes in “the power of play to spark kids’ imaginations and help them learn about the world.” They design their products from children’s perspective to “empower them to be playful, creative, and to be who they want to be.” One […]
AM258 – Target’s Cat & Jack’s Adaptive Clothing Collection
Podcast: Play in new window | Download258-10-27-17 Target’s Cat & Jack’s Adaptive Clothing Collection 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! As if I needed anymore reason to love Target, […]
Inclusion Drives Innovation
Inclusion drives innovation. A prime example of this concept lies in the story of Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf. Despite his hearing loss and difficulty speaking, Cerf found himself heavily involved in communications with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the ’70s. His frustration with verbal communication — and his colleagues’ openness to alternatives — […]
AM257 – AmbyGear Smartwatch
Podcast: Play in new window | Download257-10-20-17 AmbyGear Smartwatch 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! If you’re looking for a way to keep your child connected without buying him […]