“Cool!” said Emmanuel, an 11-year-old with autism. Emmanuel had recently finished playing the touch-free, interactive and fun learning app dubbed A BuZoo Story. A BuZoo Story is a touch-free mobile app designed to give children living with complex communication impairment related to autism and other developmental disorders an engaging, fun and interactive learning experience. Shailah […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Wally Bifold wallet by distilunion
Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a bifold wallet that makes getting your credit cards out more accessible. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on the Wally Billfold.
ATU290 – iPad High School Revisited – Part 1
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. Special Episode: We replay parts 1, 2 and 3 of iPad High School from a time when iPads were […]
AM214 – Dignity Mugs
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 214-12-16-16 “Dignity Mugs” 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! For individuals with dexterity issues, holding up a standard coffee mug with one […]
Smyle Mouse Lets Your Face Do the Talking
For those with physical impairments that make using a regular computer mouse difficult, or can’t use a voice-activated interface, there’s now a new option. Smyle Mouse allows you to control a PC without using your hands or voice. You do it all simply by using your head and face. This is a new tool that […]
Toys for Sensory Integration/Autism: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 4
Our holiday gift guide wraps up today with suggestions for toys that are good for sensory integration and/or those with autism. There’s still 11 days left until Santa Claus comes to town, so if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, here’s a great place to start. Parts 1-3 of the gift guide focused on auditory […]