Reading comprehension has always been one of my biggest challenges in school. When I began studying to become a special education teacher, I quickly learned it can be even harder to teach. Fortunately, there are several apps and products available to help teach or practice this skill. Before discussing the five resources, let’s first define reading […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase
I first introduced Nike’s accessible shoe, FlyEase, nearly two years ago. Its design features groundbreaking shoe technology that grants independence to users with limited dexterity. This spring, Nike unleashed an updated, more accessible version of the shoe: LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase. The original FlyEase design relied on a wrap-around zipper to fasten the shoe. It […]
Word Bank Universal for Google Chrome
Don Johnston Inc., the developer behind Co:Writer, Snap&Read, and more, has recently released Word Bank Universal. Word Bank Universal is an extension for Google Chrome that puts a word bank directly onto your browser. What is a word bank exactly? Word banks provide core vocabulary which can help in: Vocabulary development Spelling support Gaining the […]
5 Cause and Effect Switch Apps
We talk about capability switches all the time here at the INDATA Project. These assistive technology solutions help those with physical limitations activate items in their environment. Depending on the switch, users are able to activate lights, music, tablets, and more. If your child or student is learning how to use a switch, a great […]
Eyestrain Reducing LED Floor Lamp
Many individuals still enjoy reading books and other text on good old fashioned paper. However, poor lighting can cause eye strain, fatigue, and light sensitivity, making reading a painful task. The Eyestrain Reducing Variable Color LED Floor Lamp from Hammacher Schlemmer is a potential solution to this problem! This LED Floor Lamp features adjustable color […]
Introducing Apple’s HomePod
After Amazon Echo’s raging success over the past few years, many tech companies are creating their very own smart speaker home assistants. Google’s version of the home assistant was introduced near the end of last year. Now, Apple has finally introduced their own smart speaker: the HomePod. Apple describes their new product as follows: HomePod is […]