Over the years we’ve written about several fidgets for children and adults alike. If you’re looking for a fun, discreet fidget to relieve stress and/or anxiety, check out Speks! According to its website, Speks magnetic balls are “the most fun stress-relief desk toy around.” They’re like magnetic putty but without the mess. Due to their […]
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Super Puzzle Kids Jigsaw Game
Jigsaw puzzles are fun for children and adults alike. If you’re looking for a jigsaw puzzle app suitable for little ones, check out the Super Puzzle Kids Jigsaw Game! The Super Puzzle Kids Jigsaw Game app features over 140 different puzzles with surprise effects, 3 difficulty settings, and more. The app works similarly to regular […]
Monday Tech Tip: Beltone Tinnitus Calmer App
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Tinnitus Calmer App, which is an app that uses new sound therapy to distract your brain from focusing on your tinnitus. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Beltone Tinnitus Calmer app.
AM435 – SMMRY
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! Reading articles and other texts online can be challenging for individuals with dyslexia and more. If […]
Kidoku – Kid-friendly Sudoku App
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love sudoku puzzles. If you’re looking for a sudoku puzzle app that is kid-friendly, check out Kidoku! In addition to entertaining kiddos, Kidoku is an app that “boosts cognitive skills, memory, and hand-eye coordination.” This “vivid and dynamic” kid’s sudoku features the same rules of sudoku, but […]
Consumer Highlight: Mason Metzger
Mason Metzger is a college student and has cerebral palsy. He uses a wheelchair and has minimal use of his hands and arms. He was struggling with computer access due to these limitations so he came to Easterseals Crossroads for an assistive technology evaluation. This evaluation assisted him in determining the best assistive technology to […]