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! Last week I talked about Alexa Together, which is a new subscription service from Amazon that […]
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PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad
PILPOC is a company founded in 2016. According to their website, they are “constantly looking for trending and life-improving products to help you have a better and more comfortable life.” They offer several fidgets, one being the PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad. The PILPOC Fidget Controller Pad is a pocket-sized, lightweight fidget featuring eight different fidget […]
BunMo Poppin’ Pipes Fidget
Since I first began writing about fidgets several years ago, the fidget market seems to have only grown in popularity among children and adults alike. Another available fidget is the BunMo Poppin’ Pipes! According to Amazon’s description, the BunMo Poppin’ Pipes are “fun and functional sensory toys that pop, stretch, and connect making these pop […]
ATU563 – ObjectiveEd PreETS Story Game with Marty Schultz
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Marty Schultz – President of Objecive Ed Website: https://www.objectiveed.com/pre-ets Stories: MagTrack Story: https://b.gatech.edu/3tDYBmG Captions Story: https://bit.ly/3MyMq35 —————————— […]
Break-Away Bite Bands
Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages such as weighted blankets, sensory clothing, sensory putty, and chewies. One example of a chewy product they offer is Break-Away Bite Bands. Their Break-Away Bite Bands are super absorbent necklaces ideal for children who chew and bite on their clothing or other items. […]
SkyAngelCare Fall Detection Pendant
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Amazon’s new subscription service, Alexa Together, which provides round-the-clock protection for individuals aging in place. If you pair a compatible fall detection device, like SkyAngelCare, with Alexa Together, Alexa will call Amazon’s Urgent Response team and contact a designated caregiver in the event of a fall. SkyAngelCare […]