Dave Brodzinski doesn’t go anywhere without his furry friend, Flynn. A Labrador Retriever with a “brilliantly black, shiny coat,” Flynn has served as Dave’s guide dog for over six years now. “He allows me to show people that I’m blind but can still be independent and do things just like everyone else,” Dave said. As […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Monday Tech Tip: Grabbit
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Grabbit, which is a screen capture utility for Mac computers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Grabbit.
AM482 – Ekomat Paths
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! A few weeks ago I talked about the Mobi-Mat RecPath, which you can place over grass, […]
Storyteller Read Aloud to Kids App
If you’re looking for an app that turns any children’s book into an audiobook, check out the Storyteller Read Aloud to Kids app! With Storyteller, you can scan any print book from your personal library and the app will read it aloud to your child. According to the App Store’s description: “Storyteller provides an opportunity […]
Vera – Music wellness for dementia
Music can be a powerful tool for individuals with or without special needs. A new app, Vera, is dedicated to helping individuals with dementia by creating personalized playlists that stir different parts of the brain. According to the app’s description, the app can “bring joy, reduce agitation, and improve the quality of life.” To help […]
Monday Tech Tip: RealSAM Pocket
Anat Nulman, Director of Business Development, at RealThing AI, shows us the RealSAM Pocket, which is an accessible smartphone for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Check it out here: Click here for more details about the RealSAM Pocket.