The team behind Duolingo, the most downloaded educational app in the world, has recently released Tinycards. Tinycards is an app that allows users to “memorize anything while playing a game.” The app allows users to choose from thousands of educational topics, and also offers the ability to create their own! Best part? It’s completely free! What’s […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
iOS 10: 10 New Accessibility Features
What an exciting week here for the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads! Apple has just released iOS 10 this week, which is jam packed with new accessibility features. Monday afternoon, I was invited to sit in on interviews for local news channels to try out and discuss these incredible features. Keep on reading to find […]
Hooked on Phonics : Learn to Read App
Learning to read is one of the most challenging tasks in development. It is even more difficult for individuals with special needs. A common method used to teach reading is Hooked on Phonics. The method has been around for nearly 30 years and has helped millions of children learn how to read! Now the very same […]
Oticon Opn™: Next Generation of Hearing Aids
There are so many hearing aids available for individuals with hearing impairments. If you or a loved one are in the market for a new one, check out Oticon Opn. Oticon Opn offers a new kind of hearing aid that does a lot more than help individuals hear. One of its biggest features is that it […]
4 Fun Fairlady Media Apps for Pre-K
It is often so hard if not impossible to get tots to sit still and pay attention. However, it is essential to start educating their minds as soon as possible. Today’s technology makes the learning process a little easier even for the smallest of learners. Developers at Fairlady Media have made it even easier with their series of educational […]
Gestype: Keyboard app for visually impaired
There has been an increasing number of accessible apps released on both Android and Apple devices over the past couple years. Gestype is one currently in development for iOS devices. In sum, it is an accessible touchscreen keyboard app developed specifically for individuals with visual impairments. The developers behind Gestype are rethinking the standard keyboard […]