Blog
ASSISTIVE Now Serves Minnesota!
- ASSISTIVE now serves people with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging in Minnesota. Thanks to a recent partnership with MN STAR, the Minnesota State Assistive Technology Act Program, we can provide assistive technology (AT) demonstrations and...
Voice Controlled Calculator Apps – Give Your Hands A Break!
Give your hands a break, and make your voice go to work Voice recognition software has been around for many years, but was recently popularized by Siri, iOS' voice assistant. Now people are using their voice to complete tasks from setting an alarm to wake them up...
Zoom in on This New Low Vision App
Ever struggled to read on your smartphone/tablet because of your sight? If you're suffering from an eye disease such as macular degeneration or glaucoma or just having trouble to read those tiny characters on your device then ClariaZoom may be for you. ClariaZoom...
Throw Back Thursday: our first piece of assistive technology
In honor of TBT (Throw Back Thursday) check out Assistive's first Equipment Loan Library device! The Ability Switch Tester! The Ability Switch Tester, model 65955, is control switch assessment system designed for use with individuals who use control switches to...
7 Ways to Improve Direct Access to Tablets for People with Physical Disabilities
Are you working with someone who has trouble accessing the touchscreen on their tablet? Here are a few ways to help improve access: Gloves/Mittens with One finger or Thumb Cut Out for Touch Screen Use To eliminate accidental touches and improve accuracy when using...
Get a Closer Look at the Optelec Traveller HD
Low vision products help individuals with vision impairments. But with so many types and varieties of low vision products to choose from it is important to concentrate on the specific needs you have for a magnifier. The Optelec Traveller HD is perfect for those...
Basic Cell Phone Features You Probably Don’t Know Exist!
Within a short period of time phones have exponentially evolved from a household shared device to portable personalized smartphones that are capable of making calls and sending text messages, navigating through the world, teaching information, entertaining, acting...
How to Connect A Mouse and/or Keyboard to an Android Tablet
Did you know you can connect a keyboard and/or mouse to any smartphone or tablet supporting the Android Operating System? Yes - its true! This gives users the ability to maximize ease and comfort when using their devices. For some people with disabilities, the...
Get a Grip on Your Hand Mobility
Have you been looking for a simple multi-use gripping device to assist with everyday tasks such as eating, brushing your teeth, or writing? NuMuv Products have developed the Grip-Aid. This versatile assistive device is perfect for those with arthritis, grasp...
Getting the Read on Reader Pens, Let’s Compare
As a follow up to my recent post on the C-Pen Reader by Scanning Pens Ltd. I recommend you view the podcast below. It contains information on the C-Pen Reader, and compares it to the ReadingPen 2 by Wizcom. Both pens were designed with the purpose of improving...
Discover What's Possible!
Resources, updates, and educational opportunities sent right to your inbox.
"*" indicates required fields