Playing cards is either impossible or very challenging for individuals with visual impairments. QRSpeak created a whole new way of playing cards for these individuals with their Cards that Talk. The Cards that Talk set comes with standard 52 playing cards (plus 2 jokers = 54 cards total). It is used in collaboration with the […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
5 Speech Therapy Apps from Erik X. Raj
Over the years I have written about several speech therapy apps. However, I have yet to write about apps developed by speech-language pathologist, Erik X. Raj. Today’s blog will highlight a handful of his available apps. Erik X. Raj is a speech-language pathologist in New Jersey. He works with elementary and adolescent students who have various […]
StepByStep Sequencing for Kids and Adults App
According to Sensational Brain, sequencing is “an important component of nearly every developmental skill, from following two-step directions to completing the getting-ready-for-school routine independently. Sequencing ability impacts speech and language development, motor planning, daily living activities, reading comprehension, organizational skills, time management, and more.” StepByStep is an app designed to evaluate and facilitate sequencing skills. […]
AM297 – GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven
Podcast: Play in new window | Download297-9-28-18 GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven 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! By now I’m sure you’re at least a little familiar with Alexa, the […]
TOKK Smart Wearable Assistant
Pred Technologies USA Inc. is a Consumer Electronics company in San Diego, California. The company creates “products that better connect you to the world you love.” One of their available products is the TOKK Smart Wearable Assistant. The TOKK Smart Wearable Assistant is a wearable, lightweight smart assistant device that is ideal for anyone on […]
My Emotional Compass App
Individuals with traumatic brain injury (or TBI) “frequently experience damage to regions of the brain and neural networks involved with processing emotions. As a result, many survivors have trouble identifying, labeling, and expressing their emotions, a condition known as alexithymia.” This is where My Emotional Compass could prove useful. As many as 60% of individuals […]