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PicSeePal is Light-Tech Communication Solution

Do you need an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) solution you can take anywhere? One that is low-tech and customizable to you and your needs. Try PicSeePal! PicSeePal is the world’s first AAC housing that is lightweight and portable. It is also customizable, splash proof, modular and easy to use! For those who need a […]

Smart mouthguard

Mouthguard Allows Bite-Controlled Way to Control Devices

The new Smart Mouthguard allows those individuals who struggle with hand coordination the ability to easily control devices such as computers, remotes, smartphones and wheelchairs. All it takes is a bite. A first-of-its-kind bite-controlled electronic device, this mouthguard translates bite patterns into instructions to control various electronic gadgets. Bite-Based Assistive Technology Assistive technologies like voice […]

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iPad Notes Increases Independence

Whether summarizing a class lecture, keeping a record of what you need from the grocery store or just jotting down thoughts, notetaking makes everyday life easier in a wide variety of ways. While it’s convenient for most people, it can be vital for people with disabilities. The iPad Notes app can be beneficial to people […]

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Activator is First Fully Integrated iPhone Braille Solution

Braille is a system of touch reading and writing for individuals who are low vision, blind or deaf-blind. First introduced in the early 1800s, the braille system consists of characters in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. From embossed paper to braille displays and notetakers, there are many ways to use braille […]

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Logitech Comfort Wave Wireless Keyboard

Last week, I wrote about the Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Desktop  Keyboard, which can help prevent a repetitive strain injury in individuals who spend a lot of time on a computer.  If you are unfamiliar with a repetitive strain injury (or RSI), an RSI refers to damage to your muscles, tendons, or nerves caused by repetitive […]

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Boost productivity with TickTime Pomodoro Timer

As I mentioned in a post last year, the Pomodoro Technique is a time management method based on 25-minute stretches of focused work broken by five-minute breaks. Longer breaks are typically 15 to 30 minutes after four consecutive work intervals. Each work interval is called a pomodoro, the Italian word for tomato.  In my previous […]