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: Marty Schultz – President of Objecive Ed Website: https://www.objectiveed.com/pre-ets Stories: MagTrack Story: https://b.gatech.edu/3tDYBmG Captions Story: https://bit.ly/3MyMq35 —————————— […]
Posts with the technology tag
Break-Away Bite Bands
Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages such as weighted blankets, sensory clothing, sensory putty, and chewies. One example of a chewy product they offer is Break-Away Bite Bands. Their Break-Away Bite Bands are super absorbent necklaces ideal for children who chew and bite on their clothing or other items. […]
SkyAngelCare Fall Detection Pendant
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Amazon’s new subscription service, Alexa Together, which provides round-the-clock protection for individuals aging in place. If you pair a compatible fall detection device, like SkyAngelCare, with Alexa Together, Alexa will call Amazon’s Urgent Response team and contact a designated caregiver in the event of a fall. SkyAngelCare […]
ATU562 – Limbitless Solutions with Albert Manero
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: Albert Manero – Executive Director of Limbitless Solutions Limbitless Solutions website: www.3dhope.com Bionic Kid Comic website: https://thebionickid.com/ Stories: Microsoft […]
AM462 AirPods Max
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! Last week I wrote about Apple’s AirPods Pro, which are a “higher-end version of its existing […]
iCan Bike
If you’re looking for a way for your child to learn how to independently ride a bicycle, check out the iCan Bike program! At iCan Bike, individuals learn to “balance, pedal, steer, and take off on their own, many in five days or less.” There are many benefits to learning how to ride a bike: […]