Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show notes: Adaptive Cycling and Paddling | Anita O’Brien, Executive Director, Adaptive Paddling and Cycling Center (APACC) Rochester Accessible […]
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AM191 – EyeOn App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 191-07-08-16 EyeOn App 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! “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” I am sure you’ve seen […]
AngelSense: GPS tracker for children with special needs
It is essential to know where your child is at all times. For children with autism or other special needs, this is especially true as they have a tendency to wander more than most children. AngelSense is a child GPS Tracker and an app for the parent, “designed to create a safe world for children […]
6 Happi Papi Educational Apps
Happi Papi is a company dedicated to developing fun educational apps for children on iOS and Android devices. The company released its first educational app back in 2011, and has continued providing exciting learning apps for children. Keep on reading to learn more about the variety of apps available by Happi Papi! Happi Create: Coming […]
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 […]
Monday Tech Tip: Selfie Stick
Wade Wingler, Vice President of Technology and Laura Medcalf, Social Media Content Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads show us a low-tech accommodation using a self stick that allows Laura to use her ID badge to open the door to work. Check it out here: