Working at a desk all day can cause a lot of strain on your body. If you spend hours on a computer, it is advisable to create an ergonomic workspace. Ergonomic setups may prevent arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. We’ve covered multiple ergonomic solutions in the past such as desks, keyboards, computer mice […]
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The Future of Braille
Why use Braille? Technological developments are bringing more and more assistance to those who are blind or have visual impairment. A standard iPhone ships with the VoiceOver screen reader app, allowing users to have information read to them. Speech synthesizers, once infamous for their robotic and sometimes difficult-to-understand timbre, have become more and more naturalistic. […]
Fidget for Focus with the Think Ink Pen
It seems like we just can’t get enough from the world of fidgets! After all, they’re tools that can benefit so many people. Developers are getting more and more creative as each new innovative product launches. A few weeks ago, I introduced the Fidget Cube, which is an all-in-one fidget product. The Think Ink Pen is […]
GoodRx Helps You Find the “Best Prices” on Prescriptions
Individuals of all ages and abilities often require prescription medications to stay healthy. While some insurances cover these medical expenses, most may require people to pay out of pocket for their medicines. GoodRx is a handy resource that allows individuals to find the cheapest price on specific meds. Insurance companies aren’t helping like they used […]
5 Low Vision Magnifiers from Baum
Baum Inc. has been providing products to individuals with visual impairments for almost 30 years. The CEO, Wolfgang Baum, wrote that they “develop innovative technology solutions that provide independence for people who are blind or visually impaired.” Keep on reading to learn more about five of their low vision products. 5 Low Vision Magnifiers from […]
Consumer Highlight: Glenda Eggers
I traveled to Columbus, Indiana to meet with Glenda Eggers. Glenda has been working with Rebecca Carpenter, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads to address her inability to read printed material because of her degenerative eye disease. Glenda and Rebecca greeted me when I arrived and we went into Glenda’s home office. Glenda was a very warm and […]