Did you know GE offers an assortment of ADA-compliant appliances, from dishwashers to warming drawers? The company’s newest addition is arguably one of their most accessible appliances yet: the GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa. Yes, you heard that right: there is a countertop microwave now available with Alexa voice control! I’ve written about Amazon Echo […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
Fidget Controller Pad with 8 Functions
I remember always fidgeting with game controllers. There are so many fidgets on them: from the joystick to the different textured buttons. The Fidget Controller Pad from Special Supplies is a pocket-sized fidget that helps relieve stress in adults and children. The lightweight, compact fidget is small enough to carry in your pocket. Or the built-in […]
Tobii Dynavox Speech Case
Tobii Dynavox is the business unit within Tobii Group where they help “individuals with different physical and cognitive limitations live richer and more independent lives.” The company offers several augmentative and alternative (AAC) devices and accessories. One of the company’s available devices is the Tobii Dynavox Speech Case for the iPad. The Tobii Dynavox Speech […]
Cards that Talk by QRSpeak
Playing cards is either impossible or very challenging for individuals with visual impairments. QRSpeak created a whole new way of playing cards for these individuals with their Cards that Talk. The Cards that Talk set comes with standard 52 playing cards (plus 2 jokers = 54 cards total). It is used in collaboration with the […]
5 Speech Therapy Apps from Erik X. Raj
Over the years I have written about several speech therapy apps. However, I have yet to write about apps developed by speech-language pathologist, Erik X. Raj. Today’s blog will highlight a handful of his available apps. Erik X. Raj is a speech-language pathologist in New Jersey. He works with elementary and adolescent students who have various […]
StepByStep Sequencing for Kids and Adults App
According to Sensational Brain, sequencing is “an important component of nearly every developmental skill, from following two-step directions to completing the getting-ready-for-school routine independently. Sequencing ability impacts speech and language development, motor planning, daily living activities, reading comprehension, organizational skills, time management, and more.” StepByStep is an app designed to evaluate and facilitate sequencing skills. […]