A common struggle among individuals with special needs is the inability to tie one’s shoes. This holds true for individuals with cognitive impairments as well as those with physical limitations. I’ve written before about self-tying shoes from Nike, but what if you wanted the ability to fasten any pair of shoes? With Zubits magnetic shoe […]
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14+ ADA Compliant Kitchen Appliances
One of the most popular articles on our blog is: Top 5 things to consider when designing an accessible kitchen for wheelchair users. Within the article, our very own Nikol Prieto discussed 5+ ways to make your kitchen accessible. She covered guidelines for accessible work surfaces/counters, kitchen sinks, cabinets, doorways/hallways, and appliances. As a wheelchair […]
Amramp: Wheelchair Ramp
For individuals with mobility impairments, a ramp may become a necessity for getting in and out of one’s home. Amramp is a company offering many products to make homes more accessible, including Amramp, which is “North America’s Leading Wheelchair Ramp.” It is a modular ramp providing a variety of benefits other ramps don’t. One of […]
Colorino Color Identifier – Light Detector
For individuals who are blind or colorblind, different tasks such as matching clothes, determining the ripeness of fruits and veggies, etc. have proven to be rather difficult. Colorino Color Identifier-Light Detector is a pocket-sized 2-in-1 unit that not only identifies colors but also detects the presence of light. The Colorino can discern and clearly announce up […]
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Override the Summer Slide
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Summer is a time when most kids are enjoying water parks and splash pads, not focused on their academic skills. But maybe they should be. “Many students experience some learning loss during the summer,” said Cristen Reat. Reat is the co-founder and program coordinator at BridgingApps. “I believe there is […]
EyeOn App
“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I’m sure you’ve seen or heard of this commercial advertising a button you can wear if you are living independently and at-risk. A newer app, called EyeOn, takes this same concept, but works through your smartphone so you no longer have to wear a button on your […]