American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “The human voice is the organ of the soul.” It’s also been said the human voice is not just a sound but also a reflection of the person. Everyone has a unique voiceprint, yet the millions of individuals who rely on communication devices have been given uniform, robotic voices that don’t […]
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7 Games and Toys for the Visually Impaired
Play is an important part of each child’s development. During play, children learn essential skills such as communication, cognition, motor skills, social interaction, and other developmental skills. While play is important for each child’s development, it is especially vital for children who are blind or visually impaired because it’s how they learn to interact with their surroundings. What are […]
OtoSense App
From the high-pitched shrieking of smoke alarms to the rumbling howl of fire engines, sounds are often the first to warn individuals of trouble. But what about individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing? OtoSense is an app that aims to recognize such sounds for individuals with hearing loss, then convert them into vibrations, flashes, and other cues they can see or […]
Monday Tech Tip: Clipboard Managers (Copy’em Paste)
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us a clipboard manager called Copy’em Paste for Mac. Check it out here:
ScanJig Pro
The iPhone and iPad already offer many accessible features and apps for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, many still find the need to purchase an additional (expensive!) scanner when they could simply use apps on smart devices with an affordable stand like the ScanJig Pro! According to its website, the ScanJig Pro is a […]
SmallTalk: Free Communication and Practice Apps
Communication plays a vital role in our everyday lives. It’s how we state our needs, desires, and ideas; it’s how we connect to one another. However, for individuals with language disorders such as aphasia, communicating is often difficult. Affected individuals may have trouble speaking, understanding speech, as well as writing and reading. What are some resources […]