While many may take it for granted, seating is essential in the world of disability. For students with disabilities, a classroom chair isn’t just a piece of furniture — it’s their entry point for learning. The right seat can completely change how students engage with classroom material. Rifton’s Compass Chair provides a comfortable seating solution […]
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Less Stress with Visual Help from the Time Timer
The Original Time Timer is a great example of how assistive technology doesn’t have to be advanced or elaborate to be effective. A quaint, clocklike device, this tool is a 60-minute visual countdown timer designed for individuals or small groups with a red disk display for easy time tracking. Featuring a magnetic back and foldable […]
Crick Software: Supporting Reading and Writing Skills with Assistive Technology
Reading and writing can be challenging for many students. Some may struggle with spelling, organizing thoughts, staying focused, or physically typing and writing. Others may have difficulty expressing ideas clearly on paper, even when they know the answers. Assistive technology tools can help reduce some of those barriers. Crick Software develops literacy support tools designed […]
Kinnebar Foot Swing: Small Movements, Big Focus
Sitting still for long periods of time is not easy for everyone. Whether in a classroom, at work or at home, many people find themselves bouncing their leg, shifting in their seat or fidgeting just to stay focused. For individuals with attention challenges or sensory needs, that movement is not a distraction. It can actually […]
Clicker Builds Confidence in Writing
A blank page can be intimidating to writers at any level — especially beginners with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, etc. Crick Software’s Clicker guides students through the writing process word by word. They can build a sentence via predictive text, which is a great starting point for getting a writing rhythm going. If […]
Spring-Themed Interactive Toys for Learning and Sensory Engagement
Seasonal toys can be a fun way to bring themes from holidays and changing seasons into classrooms, therapy sessions or playtime at home. Interactive plush toys — like those created by Cuddle Barn — combine movement, music and playful characters that can capture attention and encourage engagement. With spring and Easter approaching, bunny-themed toys can […]