Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology shows us the Gas Buddy app, which tells you all of the prices of gas and gas stations near you so you can save money when you fill up at the pump. Check it out here: Click here for more information on Gas Buddy app.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
AM488 Collis Curve Toothbrush
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! Traditional toothbrushes are not always ideal for individuals with oral sensitivities and/or poor dexterity. If you […]
Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different simple music players which may benefit individuals with dementia and more. Another available music-playing option is Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear. Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear is designed specifically to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and more. It comes preloaded with […]
A Perfect Dovetailing of INDATA and AgrAbility
Thanks to INDATA’s recently announced partnership with Indiana AgrAbility, Assistive Technology Technician Lisa Becker is embracing her childhood dreams more than ever before. Indiana AgrAbility is a USDA-sponsored program that assists farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities. Becker helps find and demonstrate assistive technology for these workers, whom she has deemed “the most […]
Stay on task with Alarmed app
Many individuals with ADHD and more have a hard time remembering multiple tasks. Check out the Alarmed app if you’re searching for an app to help remind you to get things done! Rather than a task manager with an alarm thrown in, Alarmed is an alarm clock app that is tailor-made for your to-do list. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Quick Accessibility Access on iPhone
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to quickly access the built-in accessibility features on an iPhone or iPad using the accessibility shortcut feature. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about accessibility shortcut.