Educational Insights has been around for 50+ years. It is a company full of “play enthusiasts” offering a lot of toys and games to inspire children’s curiosity and encourage them to explore, discover, and create. One fun product available is Playfoam Pluffle. According to the website’s description: “The Squishologists at the Playfoam Wacky Workshop have […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Typatone – Make music while you write
During yesterday’s Tech Tip, our AT director, Brian Norton, introduced Typatone. Typatone is a free online tool that converts text to tones. Here’s more from its website: “The act of writing has always been an art. Now, it can also be an act of music. Each letter you type corresponds to a specific musical note […]
Monday Tech Tip: Typatone
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Typatone, which is an online website that is a text to tone convertor as each letter you type corresponds with a specific musical note. Check it out here: Click here for Typatone.
AM391 – Fish Bubble Lamp
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Over the years, we’ve written about countless potential additions to sensory rooms. Unfortunately, they can become very […]
Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat
If you’re looking for a new thermostat to add to your smart home, check out the Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat. The T6 Pro Thermostat boasts a “large, sleek touchscreen display” while offering both convenience and versatility. Here’s more from Honeywell Home’s website on the WiFi thermostat: “Your home is the one place things […]
Busy Shapes and Colors App
I have written about some apps available from Edoki Academy before, but I have yet to discuss their Busy Shapes and Colors App. If you’re looking for a fun, digital way to teach your child about shapes and colors, check out Edoki Academy’s Busy Shapes and Colors app! About Edoki Academy: The company was founded […]