In recent months, the Assistive Technology Program at Easter Seals Crossroads has seen a few staff changes. I wanted to make sure our readers are informed of all these exciting changes! Prior to writing this blog, I went ahead and asked the newly-promoted staff about their new roles, responsibilities, goals, and more. Check out the interview […]
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Learn ABC’s of Sign Language with Fingerspelling Blocks
Looking for a fun, interactive way to teach your child fingerspelling? The Fingerspelling Blocks is an ideal, hands-on toy designed to teach young children (ages 3 and up) how to fingerspell! All 26 letters of the English alphabet are included in the Fingerspelling Blocks with corresponding sign language hand shapes molded on top. According to the […]
Tool Factory’s Switch Software Bundle
Tool Factory is a leader in innovative educational technology with a mission to “improve US education by providing superior educational software, hardware, staff development options, and a selection of special education products.” One product provided on their website is their Switch Software Bundle. The Switch Software Bundle is one of several products within their category: Interactive […]
SwiftKey Symbols: symbol-based communication app
Over a year ago, I wrote about four different assistive keyboards available on iOS devices. The first keyboard I mentioned in the post was SwiftKey, a free keyboard app that adapts to the user. More recently, the same company has released SwiftKey Symbols, a symbol-based assistive communication app. The Symbols keyboard is currently only available for Android devices and is “targeted at (but […]
Autism / DTT Colors by Dr. Brown
Dr. Gary Brown has over 40 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychologist specializing in autism. He maintains a research program exploring the causes of autism and has applied his “knowledge to the development of apps for children with special needs.” One app out of a series is called Autism / DTT Colors by […]
Sensory World–fun, inclusive tool for people with learning disabilities
Sensory World is a website featuring a virtual, interactive house filled with several activities. The company, FitzRoy, developed the online Sensory World to “fill a gap in provision of an accessible website for adults with learning disabilities.” While visiting the website, users will navigate around a colorful house and garden. The website is entirely free and can […]