People with disabilities can need assistance in many different ways – getting trained for and finding a good job, communicating with others and even negotiating some of the basic necessities of life. But some have chosen to provide a helping hand by making video games more accessible. One of the foremost in this field is […]
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Blind Bargains App
A T Guys, LLC is a “leader in affordable assistive technology, featuring a growing line of products and services”. One of their products is the Blind Bargains app, which is free to download from the App Store. The Blind Bargains app is a one-stop source for the latest deals and news for individuals who are visually […]
7 Apps to Help Calm Individuals with Autism, Anxiety, Other Special Needs
Helping individuals with autism and anxiety calm down is no easy feat. While weighted products and multi-sensory rooms may help encourage relaxation, they’re not always available. One of the greatest benefits of smart devices is their portability; this makes them available whenever wherever! If you’re looking for calming apps to have at the ready – […]
Claro ScanPen
Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen online pharmacy https://tentawningclinic.co.uk/images/products/desyrel.html with best prices today in the USA app in a Tech Tip earlier this week. It is an app that allows you to have printed text spoken aloud. This app can be useful for students with dyslexia, low vision, and much more. Claro […]
Here Comes the Bus App
Waiting for a school bus can cause a lot of stress and worry for parents. If the bus is running behind schedule, you don’t want your child out there longer than necessary, right? If it’s dark, freezing, or stormy, worries tend to heighten. What if there was a way to tell exactly when the school […]
Consumer Highlight: Glenda Eggers
I traveled to Columbus, Indiana to meet with Glenda Eggers. Glenda has been working with Rebecca Carpenter, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads to address her inability to read printed material because of her degenerative eye disease. Glenda and Rebecca greeted me when I arrived and we went into Glenda’s home office. Glenda was a very warm and […]