There are many games available on gaming consoles, computers, and mobile devices to engage children. While many of these games may teach some developmental skills, several of these aren’t specifically designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and more–but Timocco games are! Timocco is a cutting-edge virtual motion gaming system that motivates children to […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
TOPAZ PHD– Portable Video Magnifier
There are several video magnifiers available on the market for individuals with low vision, but many are bulky and offer few abilities. TOPAZ PHD is a new portable video magnifier offers many features that are designed specifically to fit your lifestyle! TOPAZ PHD is an “intuitive and fully-featured video magnifier that provides brilliant image quality in a compact and portable design!” This […]
Tech Tip: PLEXTALK Pocket
For this week’s Tech Tip, Belva Smith is going to provide specifics on the PLEXTALK Pocket. This is a convenient book reader that allows you to read books and review recorded lectures when you want, wherever you want! For more information on this product, visit the PLEXTALK website.
3 Ergotron Desk Mounts
There are many options available for individuals to mount their LCD displays for better viewing and productivity. However, several of these options lack flexibility and an emphasis on ergonomics. Lack of ergonomic adjustment may lead to discomfort and eye, back, and neck strain. Below are three ergonomic choices from Ergotron, a manufacturer emphasizing productivity, wellness and balance. 3 […]
Technology Helping Visually Impaired ‘See’
It is estimated that 285 million individuals are affected by some form of visual impairment globally. Among this population, 246 million have low vision and 39 million are blind. Visual impairments date back to primitive times, and for centuries scientists and medical professionals have sought cures. Though there is yet to be a cure-all, recent advanced technologies such […]
SnapType for Occupational Therapy version 2.0
A couple months ago, I wrote about SnapType, a free iPad application that helps individuals who struggle with handwriting. Last week, the developer released version 2.0, offering several new features. 10 new and improved features in version 2.0: Import images from your device Email and print from directly within the app Crop images Rotate images Work in […]