WHAT IT IS Proloquo2Go is a customizable augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app for iOS. Supporting users from beginner to advanced, the app allows users to customize their experience by utilizing the 25,000 built in buttons or by adding personal photos, and includes over 100 text...
WHAT IT IS An augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that “empowers people to make their voices heard”. Using open-source technology, the app works across a person’s devices (smartphone, computer, tablet, etc) and keeps content in sync so there is no worry of data loss if a device...
An Intro to Smart Medication Dispensers Author: Alaina Gallagher, Community Outreach, Dose Health Medication management can be one of the biggest barriers to independent living. For individuals with disabilities, medications can be one of the most important factors in...
This document was created to support initial conversations related to using technology supports for people served by Hammer Residences, Inc. Hammer staff utilize this document after an initial general consultation and is intended to describe the individual’s functional skills and abilities...
Visual Impact 3 by AbleLink Smart Living Technologies WHAT IT IS A multimedia training system that lets individuals create custom step-by-step instructions for daily tasks. Users can create custom steps using picture and audio recordings for further explanation and prompting to learn and...
Smyle™ Mouse by Perceptive Devices LLC WHAT IT IS Head mouse and voice mouse software that lets you control your computer or tablet via your existing webcam by utilizing simple gestures (like smiles). Smyle™ Mouse runs on Microsoft Windows® 7 or above and offers a free 14 day trial. WHO...
WHAT IT IS An app for Android and iOS that connects people who are blind or have limited vision with live sighted volunteers via video any time of the day. Volunteers are able to help individuals navigate labels on household products, verify expiration dates, or shop in supermarkets, among...
One provider’s push for innovative solutions The thinking is changing around what “accessible” can mean and the role technology can play. Individuals, their families, providers, and case managers are all looking to technology supports to assist individuals (and the staff that help...
WHAT IT IS An Android Accessibility service powered by Google’s speech recognition technology that transcribes conversations (in more than 70 languages) to allow individuals to communicate “in the moment” via wifi or network connections on an Android phone. The service is available to download...
Using the Amazon Echo to further independence What if you could turn your lights on or off by using your voice? Control lights? Adjust the room’s temperature? These things and much more are all achievable by utilizing personal home assistants like the Amazon Echo. Though small in size ...