Tablets can be a great resource with loads of educational apps and content. When looking for a tablet for your kiddo, it may be best to avoid pricey premium tablets (e.g. iPad Mini, Microsoft Surface Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, etc.) If you’re in the market for a kid-friendly tablet, Amazon offers a few different […]
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Modern Ball Chair – Chair for fidgeters and more
Over the years we’ve written about different seating options for fidgeters. Fun and Function offers another solution with their Modern Ball Chair. The Modern Ball Chair is the “ideal seat for kids who need to wiggle and move to help focus, but need extra support.” The Modern Ball Chair offers the benefits of sitting on […]
Monday Tech Tip: Smart911
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Smart911 app, which allows people to input information about members in their home that would help them in the event of an emergency. Users can input information about medical conditions, accessibility needs, location information such as hidden driveways, gate codes, or pets. It also […]
AM433 – Push Pop Fidget Toy
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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! Looking for a discreet sensory fidget to keep your hands busy? Check out the Push Pop […]
Walabot HOME Fall Detection System
Did you know 1 in 4 adults aging in place fall every year? Unfortunately, only a fraction of them has a medical alert device or caregiver when they fall. If you’re looking for something to help detect falls and notify emergency contact(s), check out the Walabot HOME Fall Detection System. Walabot HOME automatically detects falls […]
EndeavorRx – Video game treatment for ADHD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that, as of 2016, 6.1 million children (ages 2-17 years) have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There are many treatment options available including medications and behavior therapy. Now there is an all-new option unlike any ADHD treatment option: introducing EndeavorRx! EndeavorRx is the “first-and-only FDA-cleared treatment” […]