Reading articles and other online texts can be challenging for individuals with dyslexia or other learning disorders. If you’re looking for a free online resource to help summarize articles, check out SMMRY. SMMRY (pronounced SUMMARY) was developed to summarize articles. According to its description on its website: “SMMRY’s mission is to provide an efficient manner […]
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3 Kid-Friendly Amazon Fire Tablets
Tablets can be a great resource with loads of educational apps and content. When looking for a tablet for your kiddo, it may be best to avoid pricey premium tablets (e.g. iPad Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, etc.) If you’re in the market for a kid-friendly tablet, Amazon offers a few different […]
Modern Ball Chair – Chair for fidgeters and more
Over the years we’ve written about different seating options for fidgeters. Fun and Function offers another solution with their Modern Ball Chair. The Modern Ball Chair is the “ideal seat for kids who need to wiggle and move to help focus, but need extra support.” The Modern Ball Chair offers the benefits of sitting on […]
ATU531 – Remote Supports with Dustin Wright
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: Dustin Wright – Founder of Disability Cocoon Website: https://disabilitycocoon.com/ Email: dustin@disabilitycocoon.com Link to INDATA Full Day Training: https://bit.ly/3472bK7 VA Grant […]
AM433 – Push Pop Fidget Toy
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! Looking for a discreet sensory fidget to keep your hands busy? Check out the Push Pop […]
Walabot HOME Fall Detection System
Did you know 1 in 4 adults aging in place fall every year? Unfortunately, only a fraction of them has a medical alert device or caregiver when they fall. If you’re looking for something to help detect falls and notify emergency contact(s), check out the Walabot HOME Fall Detection System. Walabot HOME automatically detects falls […]