Many adults often use mindfulness apps to help them relax, focus, and fall asleep; children can also benefit from using mindfulness apps. Ninja Focus is a mindfulness platform designed specifically for children. Ninja Focus was designed with the help of child development experts, behavioral pediatricians, yoga instructors, mindfulness experts, parents, and school leaders. It is […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Freeform – Apple app for brainstorming
Freeform is an app that helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas. It allows users to see, share, and collaborate all in one place without worrying about layouts or page sizes. Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said: “Freeform opens up endless possibilities for iPhone, iPad, and […]
Monday Tech Tip: Freeform App
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Freeform app, which a tool to brainstorm and collaborate ideas. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Freeform app.
AM522 Be My Eyes new Virtual Volunteer Feature
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey 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! Since 2015, the Be My Eyes app has worked to connect its 6.3 million volunteers to […]
LAMP Words for Life AAC App
There are many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps available on the market, so it can be overwhelming to find one that works for you or a loved one. One available option is the LAMP Words for Life AAC App. LAMP Words for Life is an AAC app that combines the “power of the PRC […]
SensaSoft Sensory Den
Fun and Function offers many sensory solutions for kiddos. One I have yet to write about is the SensaSoft Sensory Den. The SensaSoft Sensory Den is a calming sensory corner for small spaces. The cozy den gives children a calming place to read, draw, and relax. You can manipulate the color-changing fiber optic strands. Children […]