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New Year Apps to Build a New You
“New year, new me,” most people say to push themselves toward change in the early weeks of January. Fortunately, there is a wide world of resources right at your fingertips. “New Year’s resolutions are so much more manageable now with apps,” said Brian Norton, director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “With just a few […]
The BEST Apps for Tasks Big and Small
Life can be overwhelming, especially for people with disabilities. Even simple daily tasks like going through a stack of mail can wear you out. The Brain Education Strategies Technology (BEST) suite of apps is here to help. Essentially four apps in one, the BEST suite helps users make their lives more manageable and ultimately improve […]
Tech Tip: Bluelounge CableDrop
For this week’s Tech Tip, Brian Norton introduces us to a product that’ll help keep our cables organized and accessible. Check this out! For more information on this product, visit the Bluelounge website.
5 iOS apps to help students with learning disabilities in college
In order to obtain success in academia, a student with a learning disability has a few extra challenges to conquer first. Common symptoms that students with learning disabilities often exhibit include: Difficulty with reading and/or writing Problems with math skills Trouble following directions Difficulty remembering Poor coordination Difficulty with concepts related to time Problems staying organized […]
Former NFL Player Uses Microsoft Surface to Communicate and Inspire Others
September 25, 2006 was the reopening night of the New Orleans Superdome after Hurricane Katrina had devastated the area. Former NFL player Steve Gleason will always be remembered for this night, one of the most dramatic moments in New Orleans Saints’ history, when he blocked a punt against the Atlanta Falcons, which was recovered in […]