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Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about different simple music players which may benefit individuals with dementia and more. Another available music-playing option is Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear. Arthur the Musical Teddy Bear is designed specifically to meet the needs of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, autism, and more. It comes preloaded with […]
Stay on task with Alarmed app
Many individuals with ADHD and more have a hard time remembering multiple tasks. Check out the Alarmed app if you’re searching for an app to help remind you to get things done! Rather than a task manager with an alarm thrown in, Alarmed is an alarm clock app that is tailor-made for your to-do list. […]
Monday Tech Tip: Quick Accessibility Access on iPhone
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to quickly access the built-in accessibility features on an iPhone or iPad using the accessibility shortcut feature. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about accessibility shortcut.
iGuerburn Simple Music Player
Many studies show that music can improve the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Last week I wrote about the Simple Music Player, which is an easy-to-use music-playing solution for individuals with Alzheimer’s and more. Another available option is the iGuerburn Simple Music Player. Before diving into the details […]
Solve math problems with WolframAlpha
Math can be challenging for individuals with or without disabilities. WolframAlpha is an app that can help. WolframAlpha uses its vast collection of algorithms and data to compute answers to mathematical and chemistry problems. WolframAlpha plugs directly into the supercomputing cloud, computing answers to your questions “quickly, efficiently, and without draining your battery.” In addition […]