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AM470 Amazon Smart Thermostat

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! Over the years we’ve talked about several smart thermostats.  Did you know Amazon now has their […]

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Toysmith Snapperz Rainbow Fidget Toy

Toysmith is a company that strives to “turn everyday moments into joyful memories.”  One of their available products is the Toysmith Snapperz Rainbow Fidget Toy. Here’s more information on Toysmith: “Toysmith’s core belief is that children learn through play. By offering carefully selected toys for all age groups, the company’s hopes to challenge the minds […]

Transitioning from High School to Higher Education

With tassels about to turn and graduation caps soon soaring in the air, last week was the perfect time for INDATA’s full-day training session on AT and Transitioning from High School. The session covered the challenges of transitioning, the programs out there to help students with disabilities overcome those challenges and the assistive technology available […]

Noodle Knockout Fine Motor Game

Learning Resources is a company offering a wide variety of educational toys.  From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM skills, their educational toys offer “kids the building blocks they need to succeed in school and develop a lifelong love of learning.”  One of their newest toys is the Noodle Knockout Fine Motor Game. […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Switch Adapted Wireless Call Attendant

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us the Adaptive Tech Solutions Wireless Attendant Call System. This is a switch adapted call button that can be used to alert a caregiver that someone needs assistance. Check it out here: Click here for more details about the Adaptive Tech Solutions Wireless Attendant Call System.