Podcast: Play in new window | Download 159-11-27-15 OGO personal transportation 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! Look ma, no hands! The inventors at Ogo Technology have designed a totally hands-free […]
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5 Fun Turkey Day Apps for the Kiddos!
Happy Thanksgiving, all! For many, Thanksgiving is the only day of the year all loved ones are able to gather and give thanks. However, for many individuals with autism or other special needs, social gatherings can trigger a lot of stress and anxiety. To reduce the risk of breakdowns, I thought I’d provide a festive list of […]
Top Vacation Spots and Travel Tips for People with Disabilities
If you are making travel plans for this holiday season or thinking about a trip any time in the coming year, here are some ideas for easy, safe and fun destinations. Below you’ll find a list of some of the most accessible vacation spots for people with disabilities to visit. But first, here are some […]
inTACT Tactile Graphics
Earlier this year, I wrote about a museum exhibit featuring tactile paintings for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Now, a company called E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics is painting a new canvas of possibilities for individuals with vision impairments. The company’s mission statement states: “We firmly believe that drawing is not reserved solely for the sighted, and […]
Monday Tech Tip: Touch Accommodation
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an iOS feature called Touch Accommodation. Touch Accommodation lets people adjust the sensitivity and the way you touch an iOS device’s screen. This is particularly helpful for people who have any motor skill issues. Check it out here:
Consumer Highlight: Kenny VanDerbur
Kenny worked as a nursing home administrator for years and then his life was forever altered when he had a stroke in 2012. As a result of the stroke, he lost his vision in both eyes. He also lost hearing in both ears. He has 20% hearing in his left ear and 70% in his […]