Two weeks ago, we featured LEGO’s ingenious adaptation of their blocks to teach braille. (This was part of an earlier blog piece of our Assistive Tech Tuesday series.) Well, […]
There are many so-called ergonomic keyboards on the market. Every manufacturer declares theirs has a new ergonomic design. However, one company points out that there is no standard for [...]
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices come in many forms. Examples include VoicePal Levels, Communication Builder, and the Accent 1400. This week, we revisit an [...]
Who doesn’t love LEGO? As children, we are fascinated by the “magic” of those raised circles somehow fitting into the space of the brick above to create a strong […]
Advancing Opportunities’ Assistive Technology Services team and OrCam invite you to a free demonstration event for OrCam’s MyEye. This intuitive wearable smart camera helps people who [...]
Sometimes, certain items are just out of reach. For people with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back or knee problems, or other disability that limits hand strength, the TeleStik [...]
Apple iOS devices have a well-deserved reputation for their built-in accessibility features. In addition, many third-party apps and hardware are available on the market. An example of the [...]
That many people with Autism need support with social skills is a given. This week, we learned three ways in which assistive technology is helping. First, there is a […]
Imagine, if you are visually impaired, being able to, at the touch of a button, access a restaurant menu without having to ask someone to read it for you. […]
Over a hundred years ago, it was a good idea…. Arranging the keys of the newly invented (1872) typewriter in staggered columns made sense. That way, the keys […]
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