During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Christen Barbercheck showed us the Time Timer Braille, which is a high-contrast visual timer designed for accessibility, featuring tactile Braille numbers using Nemeth Code to support hands-on use and Braille literacy. Available with a red or black disk, it helps low vision users easily track time. The versatile design includes […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Crick Software: Supporting Reading and Writing Skills with Assistive Technology
Reading and writing can be challenging for many students. Some may struggle with spelling, organizing thoughts, staying focused, or physically typing and writing. Others may have difficulty expressing ideas clearly on paper, even when they know the answers. Assistive technology tools can help reduce some of those barriers. Crick Software develops literacy support tools designed […]
Daessy Mounts: Keeping Devices Within Reach
For many wheelchair users, technology plays an important role in daily life. Devices such as tablets, communication systems or laptops are often used for communication, school, work and entertainment. However, using these devices can be difficult if they are not positioned properly or are hard to access. This is where mounting systems can help. Daessy […]
Kinnebar Foot Swing: Small Movements, Big Focus
Sitting still for long periods of time is not easy for everyone. Whether in a classroom, at work or at home, many people find themselves bouncing their leg, shifting in their seat or fidgeting just to stay focused. For individuals with attention challenges or sensory needs, that movement is not a distraction. It can actually […]
Monday Tech Tip: DOT Pad
During the 2026 ATIA Conference, Timothy Hornik, Sales Development Manager, at with DOT Inc. showed us the DOT Pad, which allows people with visually impairments to experience their drawings and writing through touch. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about DOT Pad.
Clicker Builds Confidence in Writing
A blank page can be intimidating to writers at any level — especially beginners with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, etc. Crick Software’s Clicker guides students through the writing process word by word. They can build a sentence via predictive text, which is a great starting point for getting a writing rhythm going. If […]