Category Archives: Environmental Control

Tecla | Access technology hands-free — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Reblogged from The Assistive Technology Daily, TECLA- E provides access to tablets, smartphones and smart home automation systems. Read on for more information about what TECLA can do… WHO IS TECLA FOR? Tecla is for anyone who can’t easily use a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Physical Disability Tool, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Amazon Echo as an Accessibility Support — The Website of Luis Perez

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

 Luis Perez describes the features and function of the Amazon Echo and Dot as an accessibility support. Read his post Amazon Echo as an Accessibility Support for a thorough review on features he uses for access on the Amazon Dot … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Android, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, iADL's, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Voice Recognition | Leave a comment

AWARE App – Creating Location Services Indoors

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

We are all familiar with GPS systems and most likely use it regularly to assist with locating businesses, homes and other attractions by address or GPS guides us to an address  or location, an essential tool for those of us who travel to and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Android, App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Assistive Technology, Environmental Control, Intellectual Disability, Low Vision/ Blindness, Maps, Mobile Device Use, Occupational Therapy, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Wearable technology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

JACO KINOVA Robotic Arm

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

KINOVA JACO ²Robotic Arm An amazing robotic assistive arm from KINOVA Robotics. See it in action: For more information or to see other user applications visit the Kinova Robotics Website. Think of the potential. As OT’s I expect we all … Continue reading →

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As Seen on Assistive Technology Daily- Flic: The Wireless Smart Button

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

Assistive Technology Daily curates  great examples of new and innovative AT . One of Assistive Technology Daily’s latest posts features the Flic: The Wireless Smart Button. This innovative Flic Smart Button is a simple, small, wireless  button that connects to your iOS or Android device … Continue reading →

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