There are so many hearing aids available for individuals with hearing impairments. If you or a loved one are in the market for a new one, check out Oticon Opn. Oticon Opn offers a new kind of hearing aid that does a lot more than help individuals hear. One of its biggest features is that it […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
4 Fun Fairlady Media Apps for Pre-K
It is often so hard if not impossible to get tots to sit still and pay attention. However, it is essential to start educating their minds as soon as possible. Today’s technology makes the learning process a little easier even for the smallest of learners. Developers at Fairlady Media have made it even easier with their series of educational […]
Gestype: Keyboard app for visually impaired
There has been an increasing number of accessible apps released on both Android and Apple devices over the past couple years. Gestype is one currently in development for iOS devices. In sum, it is an accessible touchscreen keyboard app developed specifically for individuals with visual impairments. The developers behind Gestype are rethinking the standard keyboard […]
Smashing Grammar App
My entire life I have loved absolutely everything grammar: writing, spelling, punctuation, nouns, prepositions–all of it! Sadly, I understand learning grammar isn’t as exciting and easy for several individuals. Developers at Fairlady Media believe that grammar can and should be fun! Their Smashing Grammar app allows players to have a “smashing” time “blasting, bombing, demolishing, and pulverizing their way […]
Sparkup Magical Book Reader
Tablets and smartphones have no doubt offered several options for beginning readers, as well as those with visual impairments who can’t view standard text. Sparkup Magical Book Reader is a revolutionary device that gets children’s faces out of screens and allows them to interact with real books! It allows you to record the book yourself, or download […]
Learn Math with Millie Moreorless!
I have struggled with math my entire life. I cannot recall a time when I looked forward to attending math class; nor can I recall a time I looked forward to applying what I “learned” during homework or tests. (This was not the case with English classes and homework.) Fortunately, for students with and without special needs, […]