Outloud is a Finnish app developer specializing in speech and hearing rehabilitation. It was founded by a passionate speech therapist who specializes in working with toddlers with speech or hearing impairments. One of the company’s apps is the Outloud Timer 2. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Time Timer and the benefits of […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Seeing AI App
The Seeing AI app from Microsoft brings a myriad of object recognition tools to a single app. It is a free app that turns the visual world into an audible experience. It is a great tool for individuals with low vision as it provides information about who and what is around them. According to Microsoft’s […]
AM268 – Migraine Alert App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download268-1-5-18 Migraine Alert App: 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! In recent months, I’ve been experiencing migraines at least a couple times […]
Control your garage door anywhere with Garageio
We have covered countless smart home devices over the years. However, we’ve yet to discuss a device that could help individuals with special needs get into their garages. While garage door openers or outdoor keypads may work fine for some, something like Garageio may work even better for others. Garageio is a simple and secure […]
5 products to warm you up this winter
If you live in Indiana or surrounding areas, you don’t need me to tell you how dreadful the weather is! Brr! Long ago are the days I couldn’t get enough snow; now, I cannot seem to get enough warmth! I am currently cuddling with a soft blanket and heating pad trying to get warm. I […]
Introducing tecla-e
Last February, I wrote a blog discussing the Tecla Shield. The Tecla Shield is an assistive device that gives individuals hands-free control of their smart devices. The Shield has been around for a few years now, but the same company has recently introduced the all-new tecla-e. The tecla-e is the newest version of Tecla. It is […]