Last week I wrote about the High Definition Corded Telephone HD-70, which is an amplified desktop phone with Bluetooth connectivity. If you’re looking for a more portable solution to better hear your smartphone, look no further than the HearAll Cell Phone Amplifier! The HearAll allows users to communicate on their smartphones even in the noisiest […]
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7 Educational Apps for Toddlers
It is never too early to begin learning! MyFirstApp Ltd. is a team of 3 developers passionate about creating wonderful educational games for the youngest of learners. The team is comprised of a computer engineer, a graphic designer and an educational psychologist. They offer different series of apps varying on age from 1.5+ through 4.5+. I figured […]
The Ability in Disability: New Vision, Same Values
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing For eight decades, Easterseals Crossroads has been a leader in the Indianapolis community for people with disabilities. “Easterseals Crossroads has been around since 1936 — initially it began as a social club for 12 teenagers with disabilities,” said Katie Harris, director of design and communication at Easterseals Crossroads. “Our Easterseals […]
What’s Next – Visual Prompt App
Individuals with ADHD, autism, or other special needs often benefit from First-Then or Visual Schedule applications. If you’re looking for an app to help explain what happens next, What’s Next is an affordable solution! What’s Next is a “communication tool for caregivers looking after a person with limited or no verbal communication skills. It can be […]
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What’s That You Hear? Podcasting with INDATA
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Supplies needed: a computer, portable media player or smartphone; a program for listening to MP3 audio files; an Internet connection; and earphones. What are you doing? Listening to a podcast. While podcasting is a relatively new term, its roots date all the way back to the 1980s, first known as […]
Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier
Everyday conversations, listening to the radio or TV, and more, can be rather challenging (if not impossible) for individuals who are hard-of-hearing. Williams Sound has developed the Pocketalker Ultra Amplifier System which amplifies sounds closest to the listener while reducing background noise. You may be thinking, “This sounds an awful lot like a hearing aid.” […]