Wearables can be extremely useful for individuals of all ages, especially those aging in place. Unfortunately, many smartwatches may be challenging to use. Fitnus is an easy-to-use smartwatch ideal for individuals aging in place. Fitnus is a smartwatch that does the things many people buy a smartwatch for like making calls, counting steps, message alerts, […]
Posts with the technology tag
ATU632 – Intel Accessibility with Darryl Adams
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Darryl Adams – Director of Accessibility – Intel Website: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/diversity/accessibility-overview.html or Google: Intel and Accessibilty Bridging Apps: […]
AM531 Easy Dyslexia Aid app
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 tools and apps available to help individuals with dyslexia, such as the Easy […]
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street
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 […]
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 […]