Controlling an object with our minds sounds like something only found in a science-fiction movie. However, with great advancements in technology the said idea is becoming more of a reality each day. For over a century, doctors and scientists have been using electroencephalogram (EEG) technology to monitor one’s brain activity. In recent years, brainwaves have converted into computer […]
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What do ice buckets, Stephen Hawking and voice banking have in common?
You almost can’t get on social media without seeing people dumping buckets of ice water over their heads. This is the ALS ice bucket challenge and it’s soaking the nation. With the ALS ice bucket challenge you have 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice water over your head once you have been challenged […]
Learn math with these fun apps!
Whether we like to accept it or not, math plays a significant role in our daily lives and is used consistently throughout each and every day. Numerical figures are everywhere: classrooms, offices, banks, stores, and even at home! Our age, the time of day, dates on foods that we eat, products that we buy–all of these things are influenced […]
Tech Tip: Mag. Light
David Frye shows us the free 5x magnification app Mag. Light available for your iOS devices. Check it out!
ATU168 – Green Bridge Growers, A Micro Enterprise for People with Autism, Kurzweil Education Rebranding, Tips for Traveling with Arthritis, Accessible Federal Outdoor Areas, Write About This App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Green Bridge Growers: http://www.greenbridgegrowers.org/ | Chris Tidmarsh & Jan Pilarski Take our listener survey: www.EasterSealsTech.com/feeback BBC News […]
5 apps for students with dyslexia
Dyslexia is a language-based disorder affecting more than 20% of the U.S. population, and is classified as a learning disability that makes recognizing words, spelling, reading and decoding especially difficult. Due to common misconceptions and stigma about this disorder, several affected individuals never seek help, though it is strongly advised because early and effective methods can […]