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! We originally talked about the Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier way back in 2016. Since then, Williams […]
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Panasonic KX-TGM450S Amplified Phone
Harris Communications has been “improving the lives of people with hearing loss for over 35 years.” The company has since changed its name to Diglo. I wrote about their Pocketalker 2.0 Personal Amplifier the other day. If you are in the market for an amplified phone, check out their Panasonic KX-TGM450S Amplified Phone. This Panasonic […]
Vive EMS TENS Unit
Are you looking for some effective pain relief without medications? TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy units are one potential solution for nerve-related pain conditions. There are dozens of available TENS unit options, one being the Vive EMS TENS Unit from Vive Health. Vive Health’s EMS TENS Unit helps “relieve tired, sore muscles, fatigue, and […]
Pocketalker 2.0 Personal Amplifier
I wrote about the Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier all the way back in 2016. Since then, a newer model has been released. Introducing the Pocketalker 2.0 Personal Amplifier. The Pocketalker 2.0 is the “highly anticipated successor to the Pocketalker Ultra.” The Pocketalker 2.0 Personal Amplifier features a modern, sleek design with several other noteworthy upgrades. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Jouse3
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us the Jouse3, which is a a joystick-operated USB mouse that is controlled by mouth and allows someone who does not have use of their hands access to use a computer. The Jouse3 can also be controlled by a user’s cheek, chin, or tongue. Check it out here: […]
AM441 – Luna 8 Handheld Video Magnifier
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! Zoomax is a company that has been committed to developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments. […]