Teleprompters allow presenters to keep eye contact, control the pace of a speech, and assure that the right words are spoken to an audience. TellyPrompt is a free and simple online teleprompter that transforms your own device into it’s own teleprompter . It’s so easy to use: simply type or paste text into the editor […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Parrots Inc – Assistive robotics
In a recent episode of Assistive Technology Update, our very own Josh Anderson recently interviewed David Hojah – CEO and Founder of Parrots Inc. During the interview, listeners will learn more about Hojah and the inspiration behind his company, technologies, and more. To begin, his company Parrots Inc. is an “assistive robotics and medical devices […]
2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss
If you’re looking for a fun game to encourage gross motor skills, check out the 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss from Fat Brain Toys. The 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss is a “spinning pole-hopping game that transforms into a spinning ring-toss game.” To begin, connect the poles, attach them to the top of the ladybug’s […]
Monday Tech Tip: YouTube-Removing Ads
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a hack to remove ads when viewing YouTube videos. Check it out here:
Extensity for Google Chrome
Google Chrome offers so many built-in accessibility features. In addition to that, there are countless extensions you can add to the browser to make the browser even more accessible. Monday’s Tech Tip features our very own director, Brian Norton, introducing yet another extension called Extensity. In sum, Extensity quickly enables/disables Google Chrome extensions. According to its description, it is “the ultimate tool for lightning-fast […]
Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener
Vision screenings are “crucial for early detection and prevention of vision loss in young children.” Welch Allyn offers a quick, contact-free vision screening device: introducing their Spot Vision Screener. In sum, it is a handheld, portable device that can automatically detect vision issues from a noninvasive 3-foot distance in just seconds! The Welch Allyn Spot […]