ASL Kids — Sign Language

Looking for an app to help teach your child American Sign Language (ASL)?  Check out ASL Kids — Sign Language, a free app available for both iOS and Android devices.  According to the app’s description, children learn best “by imitating other kids” so within the app, ASL is taught by children ages 1-12. ASL Kids […]

My First AAC App

Looking for an affordable app to help introduce your child to augmentative and alternative communication?  My First AAC is an iPad app specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers who experience speech difficulties.  This particular app has been noted as “a great beginner Augmentative Alternative Communication app for young children” by Megan Bratti, MS, CCC-SLP. My First […]

Letter Cross Tracking app

Visual Learning for Life is a company founded in 2005 by Occupational Therapist Melanie Lambert.  For over ten years now, the company has been dedicated to encouraging the development of individuals’ visual perceptual skills by offering an extensive array of worksheets and other resources such as apps.  One of the apps I discussed in my podcast, Accessibility […]

Roost: Smart Battery for Smoke Alarms

A while back, I wrote about the Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector you can install in your home to help provide peace of mind.  However, most homes require multiple smoke detectors, making the smart Nest Protect very expensive.  If you’re interested in smart smoke detectors but not wanting to pay $100+ in each required room, […]

Skill Champ: Customized education for your child with autism

With so many resources available for individuals with special needs, it can be challenging to find the right ones for you or your child.  This is especially true for individuals with autism, as no two people with autism are alike.  Infiniteach Inc. is an autism innovation company founded “to change the way we approach autism […]

Claria Zoom app for Android

Individuals who have macular degeneration, glaucoma, etc., commonly experience low vision.  Smartphones offer a myriad of benefits to their users, but individuals with visual impairments may be limited to its functions.  Claria Zoom is an award-winning app making these smartphones more accessible and easier-to-read for individuals with low vision. Claria Zoom is an Android app with a large character […]