If you’re looking for a fun game to encourage gross motor skills, check out the 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss from Fat Brain Toys. The 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss is a “spinning pole-hopping game that transforms into a spinning ring-toss game.” To begin, connect the poles, attach them to the top of the ladybug’s […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: YouTube-Removing Ads
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a hack to remove ads when viewing YouTube videos. Check it out here:
Extensity for Google Chrome
Google Chrome offers so many built-in accessibility features. In addition to that, there are countless extensions you can add to the browser to make the browser even more accessible. Monday’s Tech Tip features our very own director, Brian Norton, introducing yet another extension called Extensity. In sum, Extensity quickly enables/disables Google Chrome extensions. According to its description, it is “the ultimate tool for lightning-fast […]
Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener
Vision screenings are “crucial for early detection and prevention of vision loss in young children.” Welch Allyn offers a quick, contact-free vision screening device: introducing their Spot Vision Screener. In sum, it is a handheld, portable device that can automatically detect vision issues from a noninvasive 3-foot distance in just seconds! The Welch Allyn Spot […]
Monday Tech Tip: Extensity
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Extensity, which is an extension that allows you organize all of your Google Chrome extensions. It helps you keep your browser fast, toolbar clean, and the ability to turn on and off extensions when you need them. Check it out here: Click here for […]
BJOY Hand-A Hand Mouse
BJLive! offers many products and services that “improve the quality of life of any person with disabilities.” I have previously written about their BJOY Ring Wireless Joystick as well as their Chin Mouse. A third BJOY mouse option is the BJOY Hand-A Hand Mouse. The company’s initials stand for the names of the two brothers […]