With all of the new, exciting gadgets being developed every day, in this fast-paced “technoworld,” it is so easy to jump and purchase before you really know if you need it or if it will be useful in your life. If you took a second to think about what you really...
Dragon Naturally Speaking has become a mainstream software application for computer use. In the beginning it was targeted to physicians to be able to transcribe notes in an efficient manner so others could read it and also have it in an electronic format. Today...
Americans love their cars and the freedom they represent. We think nothing of hopping in the car to visit friends and family, keep appointments and run errands. Sadly, as we age or experience disability our freedom to drive and/or ride safely is often compromised...
Visual scene layouts can be great tools for some children and adults with communication difficulties such as autism, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual disabilities. A photo of one's own kitchen, for example, with photos of food the person eats and the very...
Communicating with friends and family is an important part of life. For individuals who have a hearing impairment, communication on the phone can be discouraging, and for those with a significant hearing loss a traditional phone may not work at all. The CapTel...
Did you know that 1 in 88 children in the United States is identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? For this 1% of the population apps for tablets and i-devices have become a great go-to tool because of their availability, portability, ease of...
Do you forget to turn your phone to vibrate when you get to work, text a loved one when you leave the office, or turn the wi-fi on so you do not go over the data limit? Maybe you remembered at first, but once you unlocked your phone and saw the bright shiny lights,...
iReadWrite is the latest assistive technology app available from Texthelp. The company is best known for Read and Write Gold, a software package used for a variety learning disabilities to include aids to help with reading, writing, and research. iReadWrite is an...
The month of April is fast upon us, which for many means tax filing time. For individuals with disabilities or those experiencing the effects of aging, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made tax forms available in accessible file formats. These tax forms can...
Of all the assistive technology devices available, medication dispensers may be the area that can have the greatest impact on a person’s choice of residence. In some cases it may mean the difference between living at home and moving to a skilled care facility. The...