A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a selection of apps by Fairlady Media designed for the earliest of learners. Found within this list are apps teaching several life skills, academic skills, and much more. There is another bundle available on iTunes featuring 4 more apps for “Big Kids” ages 6 and up. (PLUS I’ve included their most […]
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Tap : Wearable Bluetooth Keyboard
It seems as though a new app or device is launched onto the market every single day. As a writer, I love getting the word out there about these potentially life-altering apps and products. The Tap is yet another assistive technology with this potential. It is a wearable keyboard that provides a fast, accurate and […]
Cool tools that help a teacher teach life skills to special needs students.
Shari Petersime has been a junior/high school life skills teacher for kids with special needs for many years. She has been teaching for a total of 38 years and currently teaches the life skills class at North Eastern Wayne High School in Fountain City, IN. She teaches the kids in this class how to cook, […]
Monday Tech Tip:Virtual On Line Training (VOLT) at Easter Seals Crossroads
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology and Brian Norton, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads discuss the new Virtual On Line Training (VOLT) program. Having trouble viewing the video-click here.
Hopeful future for hearing disabled movie-goers
When was the last time you saw a movie, in theatres, with subtitles? Chances are it has been a while if you have ever seen one at all. For those with hearing disabilities, going to the movies can be a challenge. Not all theaters provide a subtitle option and if they do, the showings are […]