Assistive Technology Services (ATS) is a company offering several solutions to help individuals live as independently as possible. One of their available products is the Help Dialer 24/7 System. The Help Dialer 24/7 System features 2 panic buttons: one wrist panic button and a necklace panic button. Whenever you press the button on one of […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Mano 6 Handheld Video Magnifier
If you or a loved one are in the market for a new handheld video magnifier, check out the Mano 6! The Mano 6 is a full HD handheld video magnifier that you can carry with you wherever you go! This video magnifier features a high-resolution touch display as well as four tactile buttons for […]
AM423 – Cboard AAC App
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! There are so many available Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps and devices available that it […]
Turn your handwriting into speech with the HandySpeech App
Over the years we’ve written about several different text-to-speech tools. Text-to-speech (TTS) is a type of assistive technology that reads digital text aloud. If you’re looking for a tool to help turn handwriting into speech, check out HandySpeech! The HandySpeech App is the only handwriting-to-speech application for iOS devices. It helps provide individuals with speech […]
Happify App
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? This past year, a growing number of individuals began experiencing depression and/or anxiety for the first time ever. If you are looking for a fun app to help reduce anxiety or stress, check out Happify! While many apps focus on learning meditation and mindfulness, Happify is […]
6 Alarm Pocket Medication Reminder
If you’re looking for a way to remember to take your medications, E-Pill offers a solution. E-Pill’s 6 Alarm Pocket Medication Reminder reminds you to take your medications up to six times per day. This easy-to-use device fits perfectly in your pocket or purse so you can carry it with you wherever you go. Setting […]