Throughout the past couple of years, speaking to Siri and other virtual assistants have become quite the “norm.” After all, virtual assistants generally do the work for us; all we have to do is ask a question and they’ll provide the answer. For example, if I ask, “Will it rain tomorrow?” the virtual assistant may respond with, “There is an 80% chance […]
Posts with the Wade Wingler tag
Tech Tip: Zoomax Snow 7 HD
Belva Smith introduces us to the easy-to-use handheld video magnifier by Zoomax: Snow 7 HD. With its small book size (7 inches) and weighing only 16.93 ounces, Snow 7 HD can be taken and used to read text up close or from a distance anywhere you go–home, school, office, store, you name it! Check out […]
SnapType for Occupational Therapy
For some students, especially those with dysgraphia, handwriting can be rather challenging. For example, Steven is a fifth grade student who was diagnosed with dysgraphia; his mind is sharp but his handwriting is so illegible he can’t even read it. When completing worksheets in class, he gets so frustrated with his jumbled letters and often falls […]
Never lose your items with Tile!
Whether we want to admit it or not, our lives revolve around our smartphones, keys, laptops and other material items. After all, these are our prized possessions and the thought of losing them may make us tremor with fear. Tile may help us never lose our valuables again. So what exactly is Tile and how can it provide peace of mind? Tile […]
Clothing line changes way children with autism get dressed
Zippers, buttons, and tags–oh my! These features are found on a majority of clothing. To many, seams and zippers are, well, seams and zippers; but for several children with autism, these are often insurmountable obstacles. Lauren Thierry, the mother of a boy with autism, created the “Independence Day Clothing” line to help children with autism […]
Disabilities and Employment: Expect. Employ. Empower.
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? NDEAM is a favorable time to educate Americans about “disability employment issues and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.” Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, Kathy Martinez stated: “We all have a role to play […]