Otsimo is an app and game developer with over 50 games developed with educators and families. The co-founder of Otsimo, Zafer Elcik, had a brother with autism who was nonverbal. Elcik noticed that many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and apps were too expensive and/or too difficult for individuals with a disability like Elcik’s […]
Posts with the assistive tag
Bring your child’s imagination to life with SmartDreams Bedtime Stories app
Bedtime stories are a great way for your child to wind down before bed. There are several apps that feature magical bedtime stories, one of them being SmartDreams. The SmartDreams Bedtime Stories app is a “unique bedtime story app that transforms your child’s bedtime routine into a spellbinding journey of imagination.” Unlike other bedtime story […]
Alexicom AAC App
Communication is how we make connections and build relationships with others. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the Speech Assistant AAC app, which can help individuals who are nonverbal to communicate with others. Another available augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app is the Alexicom AAC app! Alexicom AAC allows users to use their […]
ATU640 – Agape Mobility Ethiopia with Saba Marcos
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Saba Marcos – Founder – Agape Mobility Ethiopia https://agapemobilityethiopia.org/ More about Bridging Apps: www.bridgingapps.org AT and Autism […]
AM539 MedMinder Pharmacy
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! Worried about your loved one getting and taking the proper doses of their prescription medications? MedMinder […]
Tasty App
There are many apps and online tools to help you with new recipes. One available resource is the Tasty app. Buzzfeed launched Tasty back in 2015, and it quickly became a viral sensation. Tasty features over 3,000 recipes with step-by-step instructions to help you create new, yummy dishes. The “My Recipes” page serves as your […]