Apple offers an app designed to help the special needs community with their communication needs. An app called Suno allows the deaf-blind to communicate with those around them using an Apple Watch. The deaf-blind can use the Apple Watch to communicate through touch. Type out Morse code on the watch using gestures (one tap for […]
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HomeAware Smartphone Signaler with Bed Shaker Kit
Harris Communications, Inc. was established as a mail-order catalog company in 1982. “Since that time, the customer base has expanded to the national and international levels.” One of their newer products is the HomeAware Smartphone Signaler with Bed Shaker Kit. The HomeAware Smartphone Signaler with Bed Shaker is ideal for individuals with hearing impairments. Once […]
Soundscape Hears Around You
For years people have been saying “there’s an app for everything,” but a new app that helps visually-impaired individuals travel and interact with their environment can truly have you believing in the phrase. There’s a new smartphone app designed to revolutionize the way blind people interact with their environment. The app is called Soundscape and […]
Stay Alert with SquareGlow HomeKit
The SquareGlow™ HomeKit is the all-in-one home doorbell and phone alert system. The company that created this amazing device is deaf-owned and aims to serve the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. How does it work? Users are alerted when they have an incoming landline call, video call or visitors at the door. The device […]
SIGN-O Entertains While Teaching Sign Language
BINGO! In the U.S., this popular game of chance is played everywhere from charity events to church halls. And while bingo is a fun, social activity to play with family and friends, it can also be used as a learning tool. SIGN-O is a bingo game CD-ROM designed for users to learn American Sign Language […]
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Stay Alert and Aware with the HomeAware Smartphone App Signaler
Getting out of bed isn’t easy for many people. And those people with hearing impairments have the added difficulty of not being able to hear an alarm to help them wake up. In comes the HomeAware Smartphone Signaler. The Signaler alerts you to your morning alarm. In addition, it alerts you to your mobile calls, […]