Tag Archives: Accessibility

Typing on the iPad Pro 12.9 with SuperKeys App – Access for Individuals with Mobility Impairment 

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

The iPad Pro’s large 12.9″ now provides additional accessibility for individuals with motor and visual impairments previously a struggle for those who may have difficulty with multiple finger touch or using assistive touch features. A recent client, presenting speech, motor … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, iOS, iPad, Keyboard, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Third Party Keyboards, Uncategorized, Visual Impairment | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

iPhone 6 Armband for One Handed Access

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

A client recently evaluated for his assistive technology needs required access to an AAC app to augment his communication using one hand and arm due to motor impairment of his non-dominant arm. The client has gross movements of their non-dominant hand and … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Accessories, Android, Android Management, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Communicaton, iPhone, iPod, iPod/iPad Accessory, Mobile Device Use, Mobility Impairment, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Google Docs Voice Typing Tool

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

Did you know that a new Voice Typing tool is available in Google Docs (since September 2015) providing speech recognition as a option when using Google Chrome Browser? I may be the only one who was not aware of this new tool, … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults, Adults with LD, Apps for OT's, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, AT for Handwriting, Google Chrome, Google Docs, Learning Disability, Mobility Impairment, Occupational Therapy, Physical Disability Tool, Special education, Special Needs, Universal Design for Learning, Voice Recognition | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunu Band | Smart-Watch

Posted on January 9, 2016 by

Sunu Band is a discreet smart-watch that uses sonar technology and haptic feedback to improve perception, orientation and navigation for those living with impaired sight.SMART-WATCH Discreetly tell time with Sunu’s haptic vibrating clock. ULTRASONIC SENSORSonar ‘look-ahead’ technology helps you sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Activities of Daily Living, Adults, Assistive Technology, iADL's, Life Skills, Low Vision/ Blindness, Vision, Vocation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

iFaraday Styluses

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

The Faraday Website and Caduceus Stylus is Back! I had a number of contacts from readers about the links to the Faraday Caduceus Stylus not working, and searches for its existence leading to a disappearing website. Good news, contact with the developer and creator … Continue reading →

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sComm – Freedom Through CommunicationD

Posted on November 8, 2015 by

The UbiDuo 2 Wireless, and UbiDuo 2 Wired – the solution for face-to-face communication for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.scomm.com Do you work with deaf clients or co-workers? If your work setting is a hospital or … Continue reading →

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Pictello meets Tar Heel Reader

Posted on November 2, 2015 by

Ever heard of Tar Heel Reader? It’s a wonderful collection of free books on a wide range of topics, founded by the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies. From now on, you can import and enhance Tar Heel Reader stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Customizable app, eBook Creating, Reading, Special education, Special Needs, Story Telling, Switch Access, Text to Speech | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment