Accessibility Minute with Laura Medcalf

226-03-10-17 Olive: Next-Generation Hearing Aid  Hey 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! According to developers at Olive Union, two of the biggest problems with hearing aids are: 1. the price, […]

221-2-3-2017 Kinova Assistive Robotics Hey 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! Losing mobility due to diagnoses like muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, ALS and more, can be very challenging to […]

220-1-27-2017 Reminder Rosie Hey 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 simple, inexpensive solution to help your loved one remember medicine, appointments, everyday tasks, and more? Reminder Rosie […]

219-1-20-2017 Blindfold Greeting Card app Hey 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! I’ve mentioned apps by Blindfold before on our blog, which are all “designed for rapid audio play and […]

218-1-13-2017 AskMyBuddy.net Hey 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! Curious about how the Amazon Echo can help promote independence for you or a loved one? Well, if you haven’t done […]

217-1-6-2017 Wink Hub 2 Hey 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! One of my favorite assistive technologies is generally any smart home appliance. I love being able to control lights, […]

216-12-30-16 SmartKlean Laundry Ball Hey 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 me, one of the hardest things about doing laundry is pouring and measuring the correct amount of detergent. […]

215-12-23-16 P-Pod Postural Support Chair Hey 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! Individuals with poor posture often require specialized seating to support them as much as possible. If you’re looking […]

214-12-16-16 “Dignity Mugs” Hey 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 individuals with dexterity issues, holding up a standard coffee mug with one hand can be very difficult if not […]

213-12-09-16 EZPZ’s Happy Mats Hey 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 interested in finding a dish to eliminate mealtime messes, check out EZPZ’s Happy Mats! The Happy Mats […]