Individuals with ALS, a spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, and more may all have little to no upper body strength. The inability to move upper extremities once meant these individuals could no longer independently operate something like a PC, but eye tracking software changes that. Tobii Dynavox is a company offering several products and […]
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ChooseIt! Education App Bundle
I mentioned Inclusive TLC on last week’s iClick post. You’ll probably hear more about the company in future posts as they offer a wide assortment of assistive technology products. They offer switches, hardware, software, apps, and more — all designed to benefit those with special needs. I’m going to cover their ready-made ChooseIt! apps available […]
4 Grocery Delivery Services
It’s nothing out of the ordinary for individuals to stop by a grocery store at least once a week. If they need eggs, milk, or bread, they can simply drive to the local drugstore on their way home from work. For the more extensive list of groceries, they’ll simply grab a cart and peruse every […]
SmartStix Edison Chopsticks
One of my favorite places to eat at is anything with Asian cuisine. May it be Chinese or Japanese fusion (sushi, yum!), they always set the table with chopsticks in lieu of silverware. Sadly, using traditional chopsticks is never an option for me with my tremors and clumsy fingers. However, I stumbled across a company coined SmartStix that […]
5 Hand-Eye Coordination Apps
Hand-eye coordination plays an essential role in any child’s development. We all rely on this skill to complete “simple tasks” (e.g. feeding ourselves) and more advanced tasks (e.g. athletic feats). Though the skill often develops naturally in children, many individuals require extra exercises to conquer the skill. There are many activities to help encourage hand-eye coordination. […]
5 Sensory Processing Apps
Whenever I go to write a blog post anymore, it seems as though I always lean towards apps. This is because tablets and smartphones are versatile and have a ton of potential, especially for individuals with special needs. Today’s blog is no exception, as I’m going to cover a list of apps for children with Sensory […]