Technology has opened up a whole new world for individuals with a myriad of learning disabilities. It’s made practicing academic skills more exciting with educational games, in addition to making the classroom more accessible overall with apps like SnapType. Several educational professionals have noted the advantages of these applications and more, and have set out to […]
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Robear: Robot Bear Nurse
It’s 2015. Smartphones, tablets, and other smart devices have been sewn into the fabric of our daily lives. Because smart technologies are so common, it can be assumed that a majority of individuals are familiar with robots in some form. In terms of assistive technology, the field of robotics offers an indefinite amount of promise. This is […]
TrackR bravo: the slimmest tracking device ever
A few months back I wrote about Tile, a handy device that attaches to virtually any item so you can keep track of it via your smartphone. Soon there will be a similar device available, called the TrackR bravo, which offers the same benefits and more! TrackR is a thin, quarter-sized device that attaches easily to your most […]
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From Workplace to Showcase
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It started out as a working lab, showing off assistive technology categorized by disability — for those individuals who are blind or vision-impaired; Deaf or Hard of Hearing; have mobility challenges; or learning or cognition challenges. Now, as the reality of the AT world is changing, the INDATA Project at […]
Timocco: Games for Accelerated Development
There are many games available on gaming consoles, computers, and mobile devices to engage children. While many of these games may teach some developmental skills, several of these aren’t specifically designed for individuals with autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), and more–but Timocco games are! Timocco is a cutting-edge virtual motion gaming system that motivates children to […]
LUNA: The smart mattress cover
Over the past few years, there have been countless smart devices released on the market. This includes smart watches, wristbands, thermostats, locks, and other home automation devices–all of which sync to your smartphone. We already have the ability to connect to virtually anything, so what’s left? Well, with the smart mattress cover Luna you now have the ability to make […]