We first wrote about Amazon Echo devices in 2014. (Wow, how time flies!) The multinational company based in Seattle, Washington recently introduced two new products: the all-new Echo Dot with Clock and Amazon Halo Band. When I originally wrote about the first-ever Echo Dot device (nearly 7 years ago), I had no idea how much […]
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Unwind with the Liquid Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler
Individuals with ADHD, autism, and more often benefit from sensory products. One super low-tech, affordable product that can help individuals relax is the FKYTION Liquid Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler Timer. The Zig Zag Colorful Hourglass Bubbler Timer features blue and green oil that gently cascades down, thus creating a calming effect. In addition to […]
Monday Tech Tip: Back Tap iOS14
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Back Tap, which is an accessibility feature in the new iOS14 that allows you to double-tap or triple-tap the back of your iOS device to automatically perform tasks such as turning on VoiceOver or taking a screen shot. Check it out here: Click here […]
AM392 – Typatone
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! Typatone is a text-to-tone website and app that may be ideal for individuals who struggle with writing. […]
Playfoam Pluffle from Educational Insights
Educational Insights has been around for 50+ years. It is a company full of “play enthusiasts” offering a lot of toys and games to inspire children’s curiosity and encourage them to explore, discover, and create. One fun product available is Playfoam Pluffle. According to the website’s description: “The Squishologists at the Playfoam Wacky Workshop have […]
Typatone – Make music while you write
During yesterday’s Tech Tip, our AT director, Brian Norton, introduced Typatone. Typatone is a free online tool that converts text to tones. Here’s more from its website: “The act of writing has always been an art. Now, it can also be an act of music. Each letter you type corresponds to a specific musical note […]