American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the “world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired.” One of their available products is the Miniguide US. The Miniguide US is a tiny electronic travel device that is ideal for individuals who are blind. It […]
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Double Duel Homophone Game
Learning and practicing homophones is often challenging. Learning Resources offers a fun game, called Double Duel, that encourages children to practice their homophones! It is a high-speed homophone game that requires active listening and vocabulary skills. The Double Duel game engages players with four buzzers that each make a different sound: boxing bell, doorbell, honk […]
Outloud Timer 2
Outloud is a Finnish app developer specializing in speech and hearing rehabilitation. It was founded by a passionate speech therapist who specializes in working with toddlers with speech or hearing impairments. One of the company’s apps is the Outloud Timer 2. A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Time Timer and the benefits of […]
Control your garage door anywhere with Garageio
We have covered countless smart home devices over the years. However, we’ve yet to discuss a device that could help individuals with special needs get into their garages. While garage door openers or outdoor keypads may work fine for some, something like Garageio may work even better for others. Garageio is a simple and secure […]
Introducing tecla-e
Last February, I wrote a blog discussing the Tecla Shield. The Tecla Shield is an assistive device that gives individuals hands-free control of their smart devices. The Shield has been around for a few years now, but the same company has recently introduced the all-new tecla-e. The tecla-e is the newest version of Tecla. It is […]
PillPack : Your Medication, Made Easy
Waiting in line at the pharmacy is no fun; getting there in this winter weather is even less fun. Then, once you finally get home, you have to organize your medications by days and doses. PillPack is on a mission to simplify your life. PillPack is a full-service pharmacy that sorts your medication by the […]