Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Last week I wrote about Apple’s AirPods Pro, which are a “higher-end version of its existing […]
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iCan Bike
If you’re looking for a way for your child to learn how to independently ride a bicycle, check out the iCan Bike program! At iCan Bike, individuals learn to “balance, pedal, steer, and take off on their own, many in five days or less.” There are many benefits to learning how to ride a bike: […]
Monday Tech Tip: Envision Glasses
Dennis McKinney form Advanced Low Vision Technology shows us the Envision Glasses, which are glasses for people who are blind or have low-vision that uses artificial intelligence to give auditory feedback to identify text, objects, people, products, etc… Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Advanced Low Vision Technology and Envision Glasses. […]
AM461 AirPods Pro
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Since releasing the first generation of AirPods back in 2016, Apple has released some newer models. […]
Vayyar Care Fall Detection Device
The other day I wrote about Alexa Together, a new subscription service from Amazon that “helps you care for the ones you love.” The service offers 24/7 hands-free access to trained agents who can help your loved one get assistance. If you use a compatible fall detection device like Vayyar Care, Alexa calls Urgent Response […]
Alexa Together
I’ve written about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can improve one’s independence. Amazon is now offering a new subscription service, Alexa Together, that can help increase independence while helping you care for loved ones. According to Amazon’s description, “Alexa Together is a new way to provide support for loved ones, keeping […]