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ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Landline Phone

Traditional landline phones may be difficult if not impossible for individuals with hearing and/or vision loss to use.  The ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Landline Phone is a potential solution for these users. The ClearSounds CSC500 Amplified Landline Phone “is an ideal single-line landline phone for people who are looking for an easy-to-use amplified telephone.”  By default, […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Typing Aids

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us typing aids, which are keyboard and button pushers that can be used on keyboards, typewriters, calculators and telephones for people who have limited functional hand skills. Check it out here:

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AM443 – Nutri Chopper

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! Chopping vegetables is challenging for individuals with arthritis, poor dexterity, and more.  One potential solution for […]

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Nutri Chopper

Chopping vegetables is challenging for individuals with arthritis, poor dexterity, and more.  One potential solution for this tedious task is the Nutri Chopper.  The Nutri Chopper is a compact, handheld kitchen slicer that “cuts your vegetables with just one snap!”   The engineers behind the revolutionary device combined five different interchangeable slicing options into one super […]

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Monday Tech Tip: Optima Joystick & Optima Rollerball

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Optima Joystick & Optima Trackball, which are alternative mouse options for individuals who do not have fine motor skills. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Optima Joystick. Click here to learn more about Optima Trackball.  

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AM442 Pocketalker 2.0 Personal Amplifier

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! We originally talked about the Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier way back in 2016.  Since then, Williams […]