It can be challenging for students of any age to understand what they’re feeling and to channel those feelings in ways that help them be better people and better learners. Fortunately, there are apps available like Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street to help! Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame is a resource app to help […]
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HaptiBraille Communicator
4Blind is a company that researches, develops, creates, and produces innovative engineering solutions. They help meet the needs of the “blind and deaf-blind communities by expanding their opportunities and eliminating the barriers that people with disabilities face in communication, education, employment, transportation, and independent living.” One of their available products is the HaptiBraille Communicator, which […]
QuickScan App – Document Scanner
Over the past few months, I’ve written about some different apps that allow you to scan documents from your iPhone. Yet another option is QuickScan! QuickScan is a “powerful document scanning app” that allows users to quickly and easily scan and digitize documents using their mobile devices. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, QuickScan […]
AM530 Tranquil GPS Watch
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! There are many GPS watches available on the market to help you keep tabs on a […]
I-See Desktop Video Magnifier
The other day I wrote about the Eyoyo, which is a compact handheld video magnifier. If you’re looking for something with a larger screen, check out the I-See Desktop Video Magnifier! The I-See boasts a large 22-inch screen, making it perfect for reading books, writing, painting, and enjoying any hobbies. Its special LED lighting offers […]
iCanConnect: Empowering the Deaf-Blind Community
Nearly 40 years ago in the summer of 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the last week of June as Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, in honor of the famous deaf-blind advocate’s birthday on June 27, 1880. This blog rings in the annual celebration by highlighting iCanConnect, a program that would make Keller proud. Ensuring Widespread […]