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 […]
Posts in the Communication category:
Leeloo AAC App
Over the years, I’ve written about several augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps, like the App2Speak or Otsimo AAC apps. Yet another available option is the Leeloo AAC app! Leeloo AAC is an app designed to help individuals who are nonverbal communicate with their parents, teachers, and friends. It uses the AAC and Picture Exchange […]
Accessible QR Codes: More Than Dots and Dashes
QR codes are ubiquitous in today’s world. From stickers and posters to TV advertisements and billboards, these quick-scan options have been around for nearly 30 years and are used by almost every company to get people to learn more about a product or service. Companies like Unilever and Coca-Cola are starting to put QR codes […]
Articulation Arcade
Articulation Arcade is an app for children ages 3 and up with speech sound delay, speech sound disorder, and apraxia. The app features games that allow for speech sound practice at word, phrase, and sentence levels, facilitating targeted, speech practice. Articulation Arcade features five different games for children to choose from. There is also a […]
High and Low-Tech Solutions for Limited Mobility
When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]
Otsimo Speech Therapy App
Last week, I wrote about the Otsimo AAC app, which is a free, easy-to-use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for individuals with communication challenges. Another available app from that developer is the Otsimo Speech Therapy app. According to its description, Otsimo Speech Therapy is the “only speech therapy app that uses voice and speech […]