Accessibility Minute with Laura Medcalf: Recent Episodes

Laura Medcalf

Accessibility Minute is your weekly look at Assistive Technology — those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have disabilities with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs.

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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! As digital content becomes more prevalent, accessibility becomes more important. One example of such accessibility is the LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech device. The LyriQ […]

The post AM570 LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! If you’re searching for an educational, fun app for your kindergartner, check out TeachMe: Kindergarten. There are six different age-appropriate subjects that TeachMe: […]

The post AM569 TeachMe: Kindergarten app first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! A poor office setup can lead to pain in your back and shoulders. Ergonomic mice are designed to reduce or eliminate movements that […]

The post AM568 Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Mouse first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! On April 17, 2024 the U.S. Congress and the disability community will celebrate National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day. The day honors […]

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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 so many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications available to help transform your mobile device into a communication device. One available […]

The post AM566 SoundingBoard AAC App first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! In the bustling landscape of urban living, accessibility and inclusivity in public transportation are paramount. As cities evolve, so do the tools designed […]

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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! Over the past few months, we’ve covered a few ergonomic keyboard options to help prevent a repetitive strain injury (or RSI). To help […]

The post AM564 Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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 A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the ErgoDox EZ ergonomic keyboard by ZSA. Another ergonomic solution from the same company is […]

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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 a lot of great apps out there that can really assist individuals with disabilities. But where can one go to find […]

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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! Reading and obtaining text and information can be very challenging for individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Fortunately, there are tools […]

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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! As I mentioned in a couple of blogs last month, using an ergonomic keyboard can help prevent a repetitive strain injury (or RSI) […]

The post AM560 ErgoDox EZ Keyboard first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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Easterseals Crossroads’ INDATA Project was “designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology.” What many people may not realize is that it ends up educating the Easterseals team as much as those it serves. One of the many ways it does this is through INDATA’s three podcasts, in which Easterseals specialists examine AT […]

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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! Reading many documents and understanding the main ideas in the text can be very challenging for individuals who struggle with reading comprehension and […]

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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! Every year, the INDATA Project hosts free trainings on various aspects of assistive technology. These full-day trainings are typically held at our Indianapolis […]

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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! Ergonomic keyboards, mice, etc. can help prevent repetitive strain injuries in individuals who spend a lot of time on a computer. If you […]

The post AM557 Logitech Comfort Wave Wireless Keyboard first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Children need to practice good dental hygiene for several reasons. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cavities can cause […]

The post AM556 Rainbow Smart Toothbrush first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Many individuals with mobility challenges may have difficulty preparing food on a standard stove independently. Fortunately, there are products like the Nostalgia MyMini […]

The post AM555 Nostalgia MyMini Personal Electric Skillet and Grill first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! If you’re looking for a product to help your loved one with dementia maintain their independence, the Alzheimer’s Store has several products to […]

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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, we talked about the Victor Reader Stream 3 by Humanware which is a pocket-sized digital media audio player that allows users […]

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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! In nearly 35 years, HumanWare has developed more than 50 “highly intuitive and intelligent” solutions that have changed the lives of people with […]

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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! Q-files is a web-based collection of over 2,000 articles written for children between the ages of 7 and 13. The site’s articles cover […]

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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! Spelling can be challenging for many individuals. Fortunately, there are apps like Sir Linkalot Spelling to help! According to its website, this award-winning […]

The post AM550 Sir Linkalot Spelling first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Many individuals with dyslexia or other learning disabilities often benefit from having text read aloud. With the NaturalReader app, you can have your […]

The post AM549 NaturalReader App first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Learning to handwrite can be challenging for many children, especially if they have dysgraphia or other special needs. Fortunately, there are apps like […]

The post AM548 Dynamilis Handwriting App first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Many individuals aging in place may have difficulty remembering and taking their medications when they’re supposed to. The original MedReady Automatic Medication Dispenser […]

The post AM547 MedReady Pill Dispenser first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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 talked about Duolingo, which is a fun, educational app that helps teach users new languages. The same creators behind this […]

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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! Learning new languages can be challenging, but apps like Duolingo can help make it fun! Duolingo is a mobile app that can help […]

The post AM545 Duolingo first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Marshmallow Games is a multi-award-winning game studio that develops apps used by millions of children worldwide. The company is a team of educators, […]

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There are several GPS tracking devices available on the market to help individuals keep track of their loved ones aging in place. A majority of these devices are wearables like watches, pendants, and bracelets. Another type of GPS tracking device that is available is the GPS SmartSole. The GPS SmartSole device is similar to an […]

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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! Bedtime stories are a great way for your child to wind down before bed. There are several apps that feature magical bedtime stories, […]

The post AM542 SmartDreams Bedtime Stories first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! If you’re looking for an affordable app to help keep family to-do lists, calendars, shopping lists, and more, organized all in one place, […]

The post AM541 FamilyWall first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Learning and mastering mathematics can be challenging for individuals with or without special needs. Fortunately, there are resources like the Komodo Math application […]

The post AM540 Komodo Math first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Worried about your loved one getting and taking the proper doses of their prescription medications? MedMinder Pharmacy is an all-in-one solution to help […]

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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! HumanWare is a company that aims to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment and vision loss to develop their potential and […]

The post AM538 HumanWare Connect 12 first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Clevy is a brand that was created to make technology more inclusive and assist individuals with special needs by providing special solutions for […]

The post AM537 Clevy Keyboard first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Like we mentioned last week, AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other […]

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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! AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so […]

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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! 4Blind is a company that researches, develops, creates, and produces innovative engineering solutions. They help meet the needs of the “blind and deaf-blind […]

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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! Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition that has few noticeable symptoms but can lead to all sorts of unpleasantness […]

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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! Over the past few months, I’ve talked about some different apps that allow you to scan documents using only your iPhone. Yet another […]

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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 Dyslexia Aid app. The Easy Dyslexia Aid […]

The post AM531 Easy Dyslexia Aid app first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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 GPS watches available on the market to help you keep tabs on a loved one aging in place. One available […]

The post AM530 Tranquil GPS Watch first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! If you’re looking for a new desk lamp, check out the Kary LED Desk Lamp. Fluorescent lights are commonly used, but they can […]

The post AM529 Kary LED Desk Lamp first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! The TouchPad Pro Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for their BrailleDoodle device, which is an affordable, innovative device […]

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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! If you’re looking for an app to take notes on all of your Apple devices, check out Noted! Noted is a fully-integrated audio […]

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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! Solving math problems can be challenging for many students. Fortunately, there are services like Mathway available to help. Mathway provides students with the […]

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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! In the past, I’ve written about different controllers available for the Xbox or Nintendo Switch. I’m excited to announce there’s now a brand new Access Controller […]

The post AM525 PS5 Access Controller first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Freeform is an app that helps users organize and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas. It allows users to see, share, […]

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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 is a new product available to help improve the safety of individuals who are blind: introducing the See Me Cane. The See […]

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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! Since 2015, the Be My Eyes app has worked to connect its 6.3 million volunteers to users with visual impairments to help with […]

The post AM522 Be My Eyes new Virtual Volunteer Feature first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! Applying makeup can be challenging for individuals with visual impairments; sometimes they must depend on others for assistance. To help make this process […]

The post AM521 Estée Lauder’s new Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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*** 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! If you’re looking for a way to scan documents using only your phone, check out SwiftScan! Using your phone’s camera, SwiftScan can […]

The post AM520 SwiftScan first appeared on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.

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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! If you or someone you know experiences hearing loss, traditional bed alarms may not work. iLuv may offer a solution with their Time Shaker […]

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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! I wrote about the original C-Pen Reader several years ago.  Now there is a new and improved version: C-Pen Reader 2!  C-Pen Reader 2 is […]

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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! The Blind Kitchen is a website featuring many adaptive tools, helpful strategies, and specialized knowledge for individuals with visual impairments.  One of the adaptive […]

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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! SmashToast is a company dedicated to developing hardware and software that help people.  They strive to develop products that “make lives better using […]

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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! If you’re looking for a new augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app, check out App2Speak.  App2Speak is an AAC app that gives a […]

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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! Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more.  If you’re looking for something to […]

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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! Kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires.  If you’re looking for a product to help protect against stove fires in […]

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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! If you’re looking for an app to help identify bills, check out Cash Reader.  Cash Reader is a money-reading mobile app designed specifically […]

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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! Going to medical appointments can be intimidating and scary for kiddos.  Simply Sayin’ is a valuable mobile resource that can help medical professionals […]

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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! If you’re looking for a fun app to help your child read and spell English, check out Niskoo: Reading and Spelling!  Niskoo is […]

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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 several smart pill organizers available on the market, such as Hero or MedaCube.  Another available option is the Carroself Smart Pill […]

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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 wearables or electronic glasses available to help individuals with visual impairments be able to see more clearly.  eSight Go glasses […]

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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! If you’re looking for an app full of soundscapes to help you focus, relax, and sleep, check out Endel!  Endel features tons of […]

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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! Imagine having a companion robot in your very own home.  Now you can with Eilik!  Eilik is a fun little companion bot with […]

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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! Learning braille can be challenging for many individuals.  Fortunately, there are devices like Taptilo 4.0 to help!  Taptilo is a smart braille device […]

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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! If you’re looking for a phone that is completely kid-friendly, check out the Bark Phone!  The Bark phone is a kid’s phone that […]

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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! Children have so much energy and need to move, especially those with autism, ADHD, and other special needs.  Luckily, there are products like […]

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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! If you or a loved one have poor dexterity, loading pills in a traditional pill organizer can be challenging if not impossible.  If […]

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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! Renpho is a company that was created from a simple idea: to give people affordable lifestyle products that would improve users’ health by […]

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Hey there! Welcome to the 500th episode of 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!  Before diving into today’s episode I’d like to first thank you for hanging out with me all these years.  […]

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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! If you’re searching for a child-safe messenger, check out the Kinzoo Family Messenger App.  Kinzoo is the “world’s first kid-proof messenger designed to […]

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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! If you’re looking for an easy-to-use Braille label maker, check out the 6dot Braille Label Maker from Logan Tech.  This portable Braille label […]

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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 several augmentative and alternative communication devices available, but if you’re looking for an eye gaze option, check out the MegaBee Eye […]

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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! A few weeks ago I talked about UnbuckleMe, which is a small tool that makes it easier for adults to unbuckle a car […]

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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! If you’re looking for a way to keep tabs on your loved one aging in place, check out the Theora Connect GPS Smartwatch.  […]

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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! Many individuals with different special needs cannot clip their fingernails without assistance.  One potential solution to help with this is the ClipDifferent fingernail clipper. ClipDifferent […]

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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! Looking for an app for an individual with low vision? Check out Google Lookout. Google Lookout is an Android App that uses Google’s […]

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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! It’s no secret that gas prices are outrageous these days.  Fortunately, there are apps like GasBuddy that can help you save money!  For […]

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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! If you or a loved one are looking for a new handheld video magnifier, check out the LookyPlus.  This video magnifier allows users […]

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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! Did you know infant and child car seat buckles require a minimum release force of 40 Newtons, or about 9 pounds to unbuckle?  […]

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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! Many individuals cannot operate traditional switches and buttons.  If you or a loved one have limited movement, check out the HoneyBee Switch. The HoneyBee […]

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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! Traditional toothbrushes are not always ideal for individuals with oral sensitivities and/or poor dexterity.  If you or a loved one have autism, Alzheimer’s, […]

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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! Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of […]

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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! Music can be a powerful tool for individuals of all ages and abilities.  If you or a loved one have dementia, check out […]

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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 thousands of different types of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs found throughout the world.  Did you know there’s an app you […]

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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! ImaginAble Solutions creates assistive devices to improve the quality of life for people living with cerebral palsy, arthritis, spinal cord injuries, strokes, and […]

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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! Over the years, we’ve written about different medication dispensers such as the Hero Smart Pill Dispenser.  Another available option is Dose Flip, which is […]

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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! A few weeks ago I talked about the Mobi-Mat RecPath, which you can place over grass, sand, gravel, and more.  Another available option […]

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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! If you’re looking for a way to make your home or building more wheelchair accessible, check out Roll-A-Ramp!  Roll-A-Ramp offers a “one-of-a-kind portable ramp […]

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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 so many apps available to help individuals with visual impairments.  If you’re looking for an app that translates Braille to text, […]

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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! Over the years we’ve written about different phones available for individuals with visual impairments, such as the BlindShell phone.  Another available option is RealSAM Pocket, […]

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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! A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned the AgrAbility project, which helps agricultural workers with disabilities.  Another available product from their AT Toolbox […]

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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! A newer artificial intelligence (AI) app is available to help individuals with visual impairments.  MyFinder is a free-to-download iOS app that allows users […]

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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! AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so […]

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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! If you’re looking for a new, discreet fidget to use in the office or on the go, check out the ONO Roller fidget!  […]

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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! BodyBilt is a “leading ergonomic solutions provider.”  One of their available solutions is the Sola Workstool.  According to their website, the Sola Workstool […]

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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! If you’re looking for an app that allows you to annotate anything on your screen, check out Presentify.  Presentify is a macOS menu bar […]

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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! The American Academy of Family Physicians is saying that up to 50% of children will experience some sort of sleep challenge.  Sleeping issues are especially […]

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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! If you’re in the market for a new portable digital video magnifier, check out the new Smartlux Digital portable video magnifier!  This portable […]

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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! Over the years we’ve talked about several smart thermostats.  Did you know Amazon now has their very own?  The Amazon Smart Thermostat gives […]

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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! Many individuals aging in place often have strict medication regimens to follow.  If you’re looking for a solution to help them take their […]

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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! Fun and Function offers several sensory solutions for children of all ages, such as weighted blankets, sensory clothing, sensory putty, and chewies.  One […]

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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! Since I originally began writing about fidgets back in 2016, they have only grown in popularity — for children and adults alike.  PILPOC […]

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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 talked about Vayyar Care, which is a fall detection system that works exclusively with Amazon Alexa and the Alexa Together […]

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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 talked about Alexa Together, which is a new subscription service from Amazon that “helps you care for the ones you […]

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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. I’ve written and talked about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can help improve one’s independence.  Amazon is now offering […]

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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 AirPods with a unique design, noise cancellation […]

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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! Since releasing the first generation of AirPods back in 2016, Apple has released some newer models.  Apple’s AirPods Pro are a “higher-end version […]

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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! Did you know you could borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library — for free?! Libby, by OverDrive, is a […]

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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! iReliev is a company that believes that “everyone deserves to get relaxation, relief, and comfort.” The company offers several FDA-cleared, consumer-friendly electrotherapy devices […]

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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 talked about Vision Buddy, which is the world’s “first TV watching wearable headset virtual reality system for individuals with visual […]

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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! If you or a loved one have low vision and are looking for a way to watch television, check out Vision Buddy!  According to […]

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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! We first talked about Tile products way back in 2014, which are small devices you can attach to your keys, wallet, purse — […]

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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 have been countless robot vacuums to hit the market since the first Roomba came out in 2002.  There are many models that […]

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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 so many smartwatches available on the market today.  If you’re looking for a new smartwatch for your kiddo, check out the […]

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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! In America, 70% of adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every […]

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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! Sao Mai Vocational and Assistive Technology Center for the Blind is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001.  One of their main missions is […]

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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! HumanWare is a company on a mission to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment, vision loss, and even learning disabilities to […]

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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! Jumping from stone to stone on the rocky shore of a rushing river is not only exciting, it also encourages gross motor skills, […]

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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! For many individuals, putting on socks independently is very challenging if not impossible.  If you’re looking for a product to help make this […]

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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! Looking for a way to record shopping lists, reminders, and more with your voice? Check out the newest version of the Wilson Digital […]

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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! Fat Brain Toys is a company on a mission to “enrich families and provide a smarter way to play by inspiring creativity and […]

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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! A few years back we talked about an adaptive controller available for the Xbox.  Did you know there is now an adaptive controller […]

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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! We first talked about the Reminder Rosie Alarm Clock several years ago.  Now there is an all-new model available: introducing Reminder Rosie 2!  […]

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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! Chopping vegetables is challenging for individuals with arthritis, poor dexterity, and more.  One potential solution for this tedious task is the Nutri Chopper.  […]

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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! We originally talked about the Pocketalker Ultra Personal Amplifier way back in 2016.  Since then, Williams Sound has released a newer, sleeker model.  […]

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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! Zoomax is a company that has been committed to developing assistive technology for individuals with visual impairments.  They offer a full line of low […]

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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! If you are looking for a watch to help remind you to take medications up to 8 times a day, check out the E-Pill […]

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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! Many individuals have a hard time regulating their body temperature; some people are always freezing, while others can overheat easily.  I wrote about […]

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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! Many individuals use a stylus to help operate phones, tablets, and more.  Paul Tudisco came up with the idea to create a different […]

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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! If you’re looking for an app to help scan text, currency, barcodes, and even your surroundings, check out Supersense.  According to its website, Supersense […]

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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! Sudoku puzzles have many benefits including improving concentration, memory, and problem-solving skills.  Unfortunately, they may be too challenging for elementary school students.  Kidoku […]

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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! Reading articles and other texts online can be challenging for individuals with dyslexia and more.  If you’re looking for a free online resource […]

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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! Over the years we’ve written about different seating options for fidgeters such as the Vidget.  Fun and Function offers another solution with their […]

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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! Looking for a discreet sensory fidget to keep your hands busy?  Check out the Push Pop Fidget Toy from Amazon!  According to its […]

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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! Vive Health is a company “committed to helping you live better.”  They offer a wide variety of daily living aids, bathroom safety solutions, […]

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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! Looking for a fun way to teach your child or student(s) about online security?  Check out the Finn Goes Online App! Finn Goes […]

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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! InclusiveTLC is a major educational supplier of different assistive technology products.  If you or a loved one experiences hand tremors and are looking […]

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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! The Instant Pot was originally introduced in 2010.  It became super popular in recent years for individuals of all ages and abilities.  If […]

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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! Children and adults living with autism or other special needs have a tendency to wander more than most.  This is also common among […]

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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! TinkerTech Labs is a company on a mission to “design and build accessible, inclusive, and innovative technology solutions for people with disabilities.”  Their […]

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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! Individuals with visual impairments may often need assistance finding specific items around their home or office.  The PenFriend 3 Voice Labeling System is one potential […]

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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! Over the years we’ve written about several different text-to-speech tools.  Text-to-speech (TTS) is a type of assistive technology that reads digital text aloud.  […]

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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! If you or a loved one are in the market for a new handheld video magnifier, check out the Mano 6!  The Mano […]

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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 so many available Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps and devices available that it can be overwhelming to find what works […]

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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! Are you looking for an app to help guide you through different breathing exercises?  Practicing breathing exercises can benefit individuals with stress, insomnia, […]

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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! Did you know an estimated 1.3 million people in the US are considered legally blind?  If you’re looking for something to help make […]

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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! Are you looking for a new, affordable pair of wireless earbuds to listen to music and more on your mobile device or computer?  […]

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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! If you’re looking for a digital version of a whiteboard to help teach your student(s), check out Vico SmartBoard!  According to its description, […]

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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! Learning English and grammar is challenging for many individuals.  If you’re looking for a fun way for your child or student to practice […]

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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! Looking for an app to help your child or student with math?  Gauthmath is a free, fast math problem-solving app.  It can help […]

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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! Looking for a fun app to help teach your child or student how to read, write, and spell?  The OgStar Reading app is a comprehensive, […]

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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! If you or a loved one are in the market for a new desktop video magnifier, the Low Vision Store offers many different […]

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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!   Traditional universal TV remotes feature dozens of small buttons, which can be confusing and overwhelming for many individuals.  If you’re looking for a […]

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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! Are you looking to transform your existing deadbolt into a smart lock?  Check out the all-new August Wi-Fi Smart Lock!  With August’s new […]

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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! Amazon has recently launched yet another convenient service with Amazon Pharmacy.  That’s right — Amazon is delivering prescription medications directly to your door! […]

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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! A couple months ago, we covered the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with visual impairments.  If you or a loved […]

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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! Are you looking for a fun interactive way to help teach your baby how to sign?  Check out the Baby Sign and Learn […]

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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! Over the years Amazon has released several Echo and Alexa devices, and it seems they’re not gonna stop anytime soon.  They recently released […]

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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! Ring offers many smart home solutions to keep you and your family safe.  One of their newest products is their Hardwired Video Doorbell.  […]

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