Raindrop Swing

I have written about countless products from Fun and Function over the past several months.  The company provides so many unique and often affordable solutions for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder, learning disabilities, and so much more!  The Raindrop Swing is yet another unique solution that could be used for home, sensory rooms, or clinical settings! The Raindrop […]

Zubits: Magnetic lacing solution

A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes.  This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations.  I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes?  With Zubits magnetic shoe […]

5 Fairlady Media Apps: Ages 6+

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a selection of apps by Fairlady Media designed for the earliest of learners.  Found within this list are apps teaching several life skills, academic skills, and much more.  There is another bundle available on iTunes featuring 4 more apps for “Big Kids” ages 6 and up.  (PLUS I’ve included their most […]

Tap : Wearable Bluetooth Keyboard

It seems as though a new app or device is launched onto the market every single day.  As a writer, I love getting the word out there about these potentially life-altering apps and products.  The Tap is yet another assistive technology with this potential.  It is a wearable keyboard that provides a fast, accurate and […]

Tinycards app: The future of flashcards

The team behind Duolingo, the most downloaded educational app in the world, has recently released Tinycards.  Tinycards is an app that allows users to “memorize anything while playing a game.”  The app allows users to choose from thousands of educational topics, and also offers the ability to create their own!  Best part?  It’s completely free! What’s […]

iOS 10: 10 New Accessibility Features

What an exciting week here for the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads!  Apple has just released iOS 10 this week, which is jam packed with new accessibility features.  Monday afternoon, I was invited to sit in on interviews for local news channels to try out and discuss these incredible features.  Keep on reading to find […]