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iCanConnect: Empowering the Deaf-Blind Community

Nearly 40 years ago in the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the last week of June as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, in honor of the famous deaf-blind advocate’s birthday on June 27, 1880. This blog rings in the annual celebration by highlighting iCanConnect, a program that would make Keller proud. Ensuring Widespread […]

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Learn More Efficiently with Kary LED Desk Lamp

Stimulation and surroundings have been proven to influence the way we learn. Those individuals with disabilities can be affected even more by their surroundings — most importantly, lighting. The Kary LED Desk Lamp allows better lighting and space for more efficient work to be done. The Importance of Lighting Fluorescent lights are commonly used, but […]

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Effectively Express Yourself with Assistive Express

The biggest challenge for those who have difficulty with speech is the amount of time it takes for a conversation to take place. Assistive Express is an affordable Augmentative Alternative Communication (ACC) device catering to people with difficulty in speech. It allows users to have quick and easy conversations with others, live more independently and […]

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Mathway Offers Step-by-Step Math Solutions

Do you struggle in math? Want to check your arithmetic work and don’t know how? Looking for an app that offers comprehensive solutions to your math problems? The world’s smartest math calculator for algebra, graphic, calculus and more, Mathway gives you unlimited access to math solutions that can help you understand complex concepts. Instant Help […]

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Better Speech, Hearing, Technology and Treatment

Nearly 100 years ago, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) designated May as Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is fortunate because awareness of speech and hearing impairment didn’t always include the most sophisticated approaches to assistance. From gargling with a mouthful of pebbles and employing electroshock therapy to olive oil injections in the ears and […]

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Access Controller for PS5

In the past, I’ve written about different controllers available for the Xbox or Nintendo Switch.  Now there’s a brand new Access Controller available for the PS5 console! The PS5 Access Controller is an “all-new, highly-customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help many players with disabilities play games more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods.” […]