HumanWare is a Canadian-based company that was founded in 1988. The company’s mission is to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment, vision loss, and even learning disabilities to develop their potential and maintain their autonomy.” One of their newest products is the Mantis Q40, which is a first-of-its-kind integrated keyboard and refreshable Braille […]
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AM449 Nordic Gonge Riverstones
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! Jumping from stone to stone on the rocky shore of a rushing river is not only […]
Snap Scene
This past week I’ve been covering different devices and apps available from Tobii Dynavox. Another available app from Tobii Dynavox is Snap Scene. According to its website, Snap Scene is a “simple but powerful app for in-the-moment learning opportunities.” Users can take a photo and tag it with recordings to let their child communicate “on […]
Boardmaker 7
Last week we wrote about TD Pilot, which is an all-new eye-controlled device for an Apple iPad from Tobii Dynavox. Tobii Dynavox has several other devices available as well as software. An example of some software available from the company is Boardmaker 7. According to its website: “Boardmaker 7 is the premier tool to help […]
TD Pilot – Eye tracking for iPad
Tobii Dynavox is a global team that “works to help people with communication and mobility challenges live richer, more meaningful lives.” With their newest device, TD Pilot, individuals with disabilities can now control Apple’s iPad using their eyes. TD Pilot is a certified Apple accessory that attaches to a standard iPad to integrate eye-tracking capabilities […]
HeyKiddo My Preschool Busy Book
Looking for a way to keep your early learner’s hands and mind busy? Check out the HeyKiddo My Preschool Busy Book! The newest (2021) edition of this book has 12 colorful themes that are sure to capture your little one’s attention while they work on their motor skills, memorization, and so much more! In addition […]