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 […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: Live Text OCR Translate Feature
Tracy Castillo, INDATA Project Program Manager, shows us the Live Text OCR Translate feature that allows you to use the camera on your iPhone or iPad to take a picture and have the text translated in another language Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Live Text OCR Translate Feature.
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 […]
Monday Tech Tip: Readiris Pro 17
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Readiris Pro 17, which is an OCR software package that allows a user to convert text, documents, or images into fully editable files. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Readiris Pro 17.
AM462 AirPods Max
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 wrote about Apple’s AirPods Pro, which are a “higher-end version of its existing […]