AM249 – Orbit Reader 20

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 249-08-25-17 Orbit Reader 20 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! Did you know braille books are nearly a square foot in size, […]

Orbit Reader 20

Did you know braille books are nearly a square foot in size, and the average novel spans several volumes?  To make books more accessible and portable, Perkins Library introduced the Orbit Reader 20 earlier this month.  The Orbit Reader 20 is a brand new, refreshable braille display that makes books readily available like a Kindle. At […]

MyID Medical Profile

It’s essential to have medical details such as medications, allergies, and emergency contacts readily available in case of emergency.  This is where MyID comes in handy.  MyID is the easiest way to access, store, and manage all health information.  The medical profile is available on bracelets, sticker kits, wallet cards, and an app on your […]

BJOY Ring Joystick Mouse

Wouldn’t it be awesome to transform your wheelchair’s joystick into a mouse?  By installing the BJOY Ring you can!  The BJOY Ring Kit connects directly to your joystick so you can operate your cursor-controlled computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to EnableMart, “The wireless ring is connected to a transmitter paired to the receiver, which is […]

5 Chrome Tools for People with Special Needs

I’ve gotten several requests for Google Chrome extensions for different special needs in recent months.  I did a piece on 7 available extensions for learning disabilities back in November 2015.  However, due to the demand, I thought I’d discuss a few more! While my original post was written primarily for students with learning disabilities, this post […]

Ulla : Smart Hydration Gadget

Here’s one thing we all have in common: we all need to drink a lot of water.  Proper hydration can reduce fatigue and headaches while boosting metabolism, energy, and more.  Did you know 75% of people are chronically dehydrated!? This is where Ulla, the smart hydration gadget, comes in. The company states on their website, […]