There are so many literacy apps available that it can be challenging to find out which one is best for your child or student. Phonics Museum is one of the newest additions to the App Store. It transports children into a magical interactive museum, where they’ll go on the reading adventure of a lifetime. Teaching […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM246 – Alexa Voice Calling
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! I recently received an Amazon Echo Dot as a gift. And let me tell you: it […]
Brailliant BI14 Braille Display
Individuals with visual impairments need a device that allows them to stay connected and productive on the go. Brailliant BI14 from HumanWare is HumanWare’s smallest braille display yet, designed for ultimate efficiency. The entire device was designed with mobile professionals in mind! The Brailliant BI14 instantly connects users to their iOS device, so they never […]
4 Apps for Aging in Place
Learning how to use a smartphone can be challenging for everyone, especially older individuals. However, there are many benefits to using a phone, such as apps to keep your meds organized and more. While there are dozens of apps aimed towards individuals aging in place, I wanted to focus on a handful available. The following […]
Let’s Expand Vocabulary App
Let’s Expand Vocabulary is an app for children with speech and language difficulties. It is also tailored to support children learning English as a second language. The app uses 4 exciting mini-games to encourage the development of specific strategies in children “who find it difficult to access the wide range of vocabulary they have stored […]
T-handle Rocker Knife and Waterproof Cutting Board
T-handle Rocker Knife I was discussing kitchen prep a few weeks ago and how cutting meat, veggies, pasta, and other foods can be extremely challenging for persons with limited strength and dexterity. The T-handle Rocker Easy Cut Knife is an adaptive solution for cutting food. The Rocker Knife is easy-to-use and cuts food with a simple rocking […]