Accessibility Minute with Laura Medcalf
273 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAccessibility Minute is your weekly look at Assistive Technology — those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have disabilities with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs.
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AM420 iLuv Bubble Gum True Wireless Earbuds
April 30, 2021 04:24 - 5.01 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Are you looking for a new, affordable pair of wireless earbuds to listen to music and more on your mobile device or computer? […]
AM419 Vico SmartBoard iPad App
April 23, 2021 04:35 - 5.24 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a digital version of a whiteboard to help teach your student(s), check out Vico SmartBoard! According to its description, […]
AM418 GramMars Wars App
April 16, 2021 04:35 - 5.06 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Learning English and grammar is challenging for many individuals. If you’re looking for a fun way for your child or student to practice […]
AM417 Gauthmath – Math Solver App
April 09, 2021 04:35 - 4.88 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for an app to help your child or student with math? Gauthmath is a free, fast math problem-solving app. It can help […]
AM416 – OgStar Reading App
April 02, 2021 04:35 - 4.85 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a fun app to help teach your child or student how to read, write, and spell? The OgStar Reading app is a comprehensive, […]
AM415 – Mezzo Focus 16 Compact Desktop Video Magnifier
March 26, 2021 04:35 - 5.22 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you or a loved one are in the market for a new desktop video magnifier, the Low Vision Store offers many different […]
AM414 – SMPL Universal TV Remote
March 19, 2021 04:35 - 4.97 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Traditional universal TV remotes feature dozens of small buttons, which can be confusing and overwhelming for many individuals. If you’re looking for a […]
AM413 – August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
March 12, 2021 05:35 - 5.36 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Are you looking to transform your existing deadbolt into a smart lock? Check out the all-new August Wi-Fi Smart Lock! With August’s new […]
AM412 – Amazon Pharmacy
March 05, 2021 05:35 - 4.92 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Amazon has recently launched yet another convenient service with Amazon Pharmacy. That’s right — Amazon is delivering prescription medications directly to your door! […] The post AM412 – Amazon Pharmacy appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM411 – MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired
February 26, 2021 05:35 - 5.07 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! A couple months ago, we covered the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with visual impairments. If you or a loved […] The post AM411 – MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM410 – Baby Sign and Learn App
February 19, 2021 05:35 - 4.91 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Are you looking for a fun interactive way to help teach your baby how to sign? Check out the Baby Sign and Learn […] The post AM410 – Baby Sign and Learn App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM409 – Amazon Echo Frames
February 12, 2021 05:35 - 5.21 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Over the years Amazon has released several Echo and Alexa devices, and it seems they’re not gonna stop anytime soon. They recently released […] The post AM409 – Amazon Echo Frames appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM408 – Ring Hardwire Video Doorbell
February 05, 2021 05:35 - 5.02 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Ring offers many smart home solutions to keep you and your family safe. One of their newest products is their Hardwired Video Doorbell. […] The post AM408 – Ring Hardwire Video Doorbell appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM407 – BrailleBuzz
January 29, 2021 05:35 - 4.86 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a fun way for your young Braille learner to practice Braille, check out BrailleBuzz! BrailleBuzz is a fun instructional […] The post AM407 – BrailleBuzz appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM406 – SimpliSafe Smart Lock
January 22, 2021 05:35 - 4.76 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Are you looking for a new smart lock for your door? Check out the SimpliSafe Smart Lock! This smart lock can make sure […] The post AM406 – SimpliSafe Smart Lock appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM405 – Breethe Meditation App
January 15, 2021 05:35 - 5.1 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! So many people have been experiencing copious amounts of stress and anxiety for the first time this past year. Stress and anxiety not […] The post AM405 – Breethe Meditation App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM404 – PhoneSoap Pro
January 08, 2021 05:35 - 5.17 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Did you know your phone is 18x dirtier and contains more harmful bacteria than a public toilet?! If you’re looking for a way […] The post AM404 – PhoneSoap Pro appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM403 – GrandPad Tablet
January 01, 2021 05:35 - 4.7 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! This pandemic has left many feeling socially disconnected from their friends and family. Technology has made it easier with Skype, social media, etc., […] The post AM403 – GrandPad Tablet appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM402- NeuroNode Trilogy
December 25, 2020 05:35 - 5.05 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Control Bionics offers many solutions for individuals with paralysis and loss of speech. This year, they released a new innovative wearable called the […] The post AM402- NeuroNode Trilogy appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM401 – BlindShell Classic Cellphone
December 18, 2020 05:35 - 4.7 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! If you or a loved one are blind or visually impaired and are shopping for a new mobile phone, check out the BlindShell […] The post AM401 – BlindShell Classic Cellphone appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM400- HeardThat App
December 11, 2020 05:35 - 4.99 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Noisy environments can be daunting for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. Introducing HeardThat app. According to its website, HeardThat is a […] The post AM400- HeardThat App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM399 – Vive Foam Grip Tubing
December 04, 2020 05:35 - 1.61 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you or a loved one have poor hand dexterity/grip, check out Vive Foam Grip Tubing! The Foam Grip Tubing from Vive Health […] The post AM399 – Vive Foam Grip Tubing appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM398 – Tobii Dynavox I-110 AAC Tablet
November 27, 2020 05:35 - 4.82 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a new device to help you or your child communicate, check out the I-110 AAC Tablet from Tobii Dynavox. […] The post AM398 – Tobii Dynavox I-110 AAC Tablet appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM397 – AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars
November 20, 2020 05:35 - 4.82 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a quick, toolless way to increase shower accessibility, the AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars are one available option! According […] The post AM397 – AmeriLuck Suction Shower Grab Bars appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM396 – Ellie Smart Pillbox
November 13, 2020 05:35 - 4.71 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a new pill organizer for you or a loved one, check out the new Ellie Smart Pillbox! The Ellie […] The post AM396 – Ellie Smart Pillbox appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM395 – DoorDash Grocery Delivery
November 06, 2020 05:35 - 4.43 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Food delivery services like DoorDash and Uber Eats have become increasingly popular during the pandemic. The services make it easy and convenient to […] The post AM395 – DoorDash Grocery Delivery appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM394 – Tile Sticker
October 30, 2020 04:35 - 4.84 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Do you (or a loved one) often misplace something like a remote? Tile offers an all-new sleek solution: introducing Tile Sticker! The Tile […] The post AM394 – Tile Sticker appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM393 – Amazon Halo Band
October 23, 2020 04:35 - 4.99 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Since releasing its first Echo device in 2014, Amazon has released many smart devices to help make your life simpler. A new, exciting […] The post AM393 – Amazon Halo Band appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM392 – Typatone
October 16, 2020 04:05 - 4.8 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Typatone is a text-to-tone website and app that may be ideal for individuals who struggle with writing. While typing on the website, users […] The post AM392 – Typatone appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM391 – Fish Bubble Lamp
October 09, 2020 04:05 - 4.52 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Over the years, we’ve written about countless potential additions to sensory rooms. Unfortunately, they can become very expensive! If you’re looking for an […] The post AM391 – Fish Bubble Lamp appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM390 – Extensity for Google Chrome
October 02, 2020 04:05 - 4.81 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Google Chrome offers so many built-in accessibility features. Additionally, there are countless extensions you can add to make the browser even more accessible. […] The post AM390 – Extensity for Google Chrome appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM389 – BJOY Hand-A Hand Mouse
September 25, 2020 04:05 - 1.7 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a new, accessible hand mouse check out the BJOY Hand-A Hand Mouse! The Hand-A is a user-friendly hand computer […] The post AM389 – BJOY Hand-A Hand Mouse appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM388 – Walking Wheels
September 18, 2020 04:05 - 4.63 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Fat Brain Toys offers a wide selection of toys and products for children with special needs. […] The post AM388 – Walking Wheels appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM387 – Toch Smarturns Intelligent Stove Knobs
September 11, 2020 04:05Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Have you ever been distracted while cooking on the stove? Did you know that 94% of house fires start as a result of […] The post AM387 – Toch Smarturns Intelligent Stove Knobs appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM385 – Clover 10 Handheld Video Magnifier
August 28, 2020 04:05 - 4.84 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! MaxiAids offers hundreds of products for individuals with mobility, hearing, or visual impairments. If you’re in the market for a new handheld video […] The post AM385 – Clover 10 Handheld Video Magnifier appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM384 Zoomax Snow 12 Video Magnifier
August 21, 2020 04:05 - 4.79 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Zoomax is a company that develops assistive technology for persons with visual impairments. One of their newer products is the Zoomax Snow 12 […] The post AM384 Zoomax Snow 12 Video Magnifier appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM383 – Playing CBT Therapy Game
August 14, 2020 04:35 - 4.62 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! The post AM383 – Playing CBT Therapy Game appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM382 – Calm Strips
August 07, 2020 04:05 - 4.58 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Over the years, we have written several blogs on different available fidgets for individuals with sensory issues, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and more. If […] The post AM382 – Calm Strips appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM381 – Suno App
July 31, 2020 04:05 - 4.62 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology–those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Communication is something I often taken granted. However, for many folks including the deaf blind community communication is a daily struggle. With that in […] The post AM381 – Suno App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM380 – Gaze Play
July 24, 2020 04:05 - 4.58 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology–those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. If you are interested in gaming at all you need to check out GazePlay. Gaze Play opens up a wide world of gaming for […] The post AM380 – Gaze Play appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM379 – U-Lace No-Tie Laces
July 17, 2020 04:05 - 1.97 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology–those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Many individuals with disabilities have a difficult time tying their shoes. This is also true for many kiddos! If you’re looking for a way […] The post AM379 – U-Lace No-Tie Laces appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM378 – Zebrainy ABC Learning Game
July 10, 2020 04:05 - 1.9 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology–those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Looking for an educational, fun app to help get your child ready for school? Check out the Zebrainy ABC Learning Game app! According to the Educational App Store, the Zebrainy ABC […] The post AM378 – Zebrainy ABC Learning Game appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter...
AM377 – Pop-Tech Socket Car Mount for Phone
June 05, 2020 04:35 - 1.81 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! For many individuals with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, and more – they often have poor strength and dexterity in their hands. When […] The post AM377 – Pop-Tech Socket Car Mount for Phone appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM376 – Present Pal
May 29, 2020 04:35 - 1.87 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Do you have a fear of public speaking? There’s an app to help with that! Introducing the Present Pal app! Present Pal is […] The post AM376 – Present Pal appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM375 – ClearMask
May 22, 2020 04:35 - 2.02 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Did you know that over half of communication is visual (e.g. facial expressions, lip reading, etc.)? Prior to this pandemic, and seeing everyone […] The post AM375 – ClearMask appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM374 – IRIE Braille Buddy
May 15, 2020 04:35 - 1.79 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Are you in the market for a new Braille embosser? Check out Irie-AT’s Braille Buddy! According to its description, the Braille Buddy is […] The post AM374 – IRIE Braille Buddy appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM373 Senior Homescreen App
May 08, 2020 04:05 - 4.45 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking to make an android device easier to use for an older parent or friend? Check out the Senior Homescreen Pro App. Many […] The post AM373 Senior Homescreen App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM372 Khan Academy Kids App
May 01, 2020 17:28 - 4.32 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! The Khan Academy Kids app helps children learn and practice reading, writing, language, and social-emotional development. It inspires a lifetime of learning and […] The post AM372 Khan Academy Kids App appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM371 – Asobu Pill Organizer Water Bottle
April 17, 2020 04:35 - 1.53 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Asobu offers several hydration and fitness water bottle options. However, one in particular caught my attention: the ASOBU Pill Bottle. The Asobu Pill […] The post AM371 – Asobu Pill Organizer Water Bottle appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.
AM370 – My Feelings Board Game
April 10, 2020 04:35 - 1.67 MBHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! For many children with autism, communication challenges, and more – identifying and acting emotions out appropriately can be a challenge. Sensational Learners Inc. […] The post AM370 – My Feelings Board Game appeared first on Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads.