AT Specialists: 8 Picks from 2016

Last week, I wrote about 2016’s most read posts on different assistive technologies.  For this week’s post, I asked for feedback from our assistive technology specialists about what they enjoyed learning more about or working with this past year. In case you didn’t know, there are two parts of our Assistive Technology Department: the INDATA Project and clinical services. […]

Ideas for Assistive Technology Holiday Shopping

The latest Assistive Technology Update podcast is now out, and in keeping with the holiday spirit it focuses on shopping ideas and available help. Click here to access the podcast. This is actually the second part of the sixth annual holiday assistive technology shopping episode. If you missed part one, you can access it by […]

A BuZoo Story – Early Learning in a Touch-Free Way

“Cool!” said Emmanuel, an 11-year-old with autism. Emmanuel had recently finished playing the touch-free, interactive and fun learning app dubbed A BuZoo Story. A BuZoo Story is a touch-free mobile app designed to give children living with complex communication impairment related to autism and other developmental disorders an engaging, fun and interactive learning experience. Shailah […]

Accessibility Minute Podcast Offers Online Shopping Help

Online shopping can be challenging for anyone, but especially at holiday time and for people with disabilities. Luckily, the Accessibility Minute podcast is here with tips to help out! Click here to listen now! The latest podcast focuses on MasterCard’s Identity Check mobile service, otherwise known as “Selfie Pay.” This app allows people to verify […]

5 Sensory Processing Apps

Whenever I go to write a blog post anymore, it seems as though I always lean towards apps.  This is because tablets and smartphones are versatile and have a ton of potential, especially for individuals with special needs.  Today’s blog is no exception, as I’m going to cover a list of apps for children with Sensory […]

What’s Next – Visual Prompt App

Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications.  If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution!  What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills.  It can be […]