I have written about several apps from Toca Boca over the years. Toca Boca is an “award-winning play studio that creates digital toys and everyday products for kids.” One of the company’s newest apps is Toca Mystery House. This app features a spooky house filled with surprises meant for slightly older children. Younger children can […]
Posts with the Easterseals Crossroads tag
Monday Tech Tip: Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones. These headphones deliver sound through your cheekbones, which allows you to hear what is going on around you. Check it out here: Click here for additional information about the Aftershokz Bone Conduction Headphones.
Tock the Learning Clock
Learning how to tell time can be challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun toy that makes learning how to tell time fun. Tock the Learning Clock is an adorable robot clock featuring both analog hour and minute hands, as well as a digital display. Tock supports two time-teaching modes: Musical Fun Mode: Tock rewards children […]
Monday Tech Tip: Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor
Josh Anderson, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, which allows someone to take their blood pressure at home and then logs the reading to an app to keep track of the readings or to share with a doctor. Check it out here: Click here to […]
Meditation Oasis App
As an individual with anxiety disorders, I’m always seeking ways to relax. Meditating is one great way to calm one’s mind. The Meditation Oasis App brings all the benefits “of the popular Meditation Oasis.” The Meditation Oasis App provides easy access to over 30 powerful and relaxing guided meditations. Whether you’re new to meditation or a seasoned […]
GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa
Did you know GE offers an assortment of ADA-compliant appliances, from dishwashers to warming drawers? The company’s newest addition is arguably one of their most accessible appliances yet: the GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa. Yes, you heard that right: there is a countertop microwave now available with Alexa voice control! I’ve written about Amazon Echo […]