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! Over the years Amazon has released several Echo and Alexa devices, and it seems they’re not […]
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ATU499 – HeardThat with Bruce Sharpe and WayBand with Keith Kirkland
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. Show Notes: Bruce Sharpe, CEO – Singular Hearing, Inc HeardThat website: https://heardthatapp.com App Store (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heardthat/id1526360165 Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singsoftnext.deephearing Keith Kirkland […]
InstaLink Wearable Smartphone Alert Watch
Last week I wrote about the Ditto Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler. The iL-100 InstaLink Wearable Smartphone Alert is also a Bluetooth enabled, app-driven device designed to make life easier for people of all ages and hearing abilities. It is a lightweight, stylish wristband watch that connects to both iPhone or Android phones. The iL-100 […]
Sunu Band – Sonar Smartband for Visually Impaired
There are many devices available on the market to help individuals with visual impairments. If you’re looking for something to use in conjunction with your white cane and/or guide dog, check out the Sunu Band. The Sunu Band is a “sonar smartband that improves navigation for the visually impaired. It combines sonar or echolocation with […]
Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 from VTech
I covered three smartwatches for children last Wednesday. If you’re not looking for one with GPS-tracking capability, check out VTech’s Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2. The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 allows children to take pictures, videos, play games, and more. This durable smartwatch features a new sleek and stylish design in a variety of colors such as: Black […]
Myo Gesture Control Armband
Imagine being able to control your phone, computer, and so much more entirely touch-free. Now with the Myo Gesture Control Armband, you can! The Myo armband reads the muscle activity in the wearer’s forearm and gives them touch-free control of technology using only hand gestures and motion. The Myo armband’s intuitive technology detects six distinct […]