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: Jessica Barker – Founder and App Designer – Friendili https://www.friendili.com Check them out on Social Media: @friendili 3D Ultrasound Story: https://bit.ly/3gqAm2M Adaptive Clothing Story: https://bit.ly/33aodKE Distance […]
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AM387 – Toch Smarturns Intelligent Stove Knobs
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! Have you ever been distracted while cooking on the stove? Did you know that 94% of house fires start as a result of […]
Giraffe Bottle with Holder Hands-Free Drinking System
Hydration is essential to one’s overall wellbeing. However, staying properly hydrated may not always be easy for some individuals with different mobility impairments. School Health (formerly known as EnableMart) offers a potential solution with their Giraffe Bottle with Holder Hands-Free Drinking System! The Giraffe Bottle is a hydration system built specifically for individuals with special […]
Consumer Highlight: Mike DiSanto
Mike DiSanto was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 2001, which is located in the Eastern suburbs of Cleveland. He was raised there with his younger sister and his parents and his sister still lives in Cleveland. Mike is married to “the love of my life, Anna and […]
Get Ready to Walk and Roll with Walking Wheels
I have written about several toys and products available from Fat Brain Toys. While browsing their special needs toys collection, I came across their Walking Wheels! In sum, Walking Wheels is a set of platforms that turn walking into rolling. According to the product’s description: “As soon as kids step onto the two platforms – […]
Monday Tech Tip: Page Font Bolder
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Page Font Bolder, which makes the font on Google Chrome webpages bolder for better contrast and easier reading for individuals with low vision. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Page Font Bolder.