The Minnesota Microgrant Partnership is a grant program started in October 2017 by the Arc MN that offers microgrants to people with disabilities. Grants can be used for employment, housing, or community integration with award amounts ranging from $100 - $2000. Examples include: Employment: ...
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...
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...
Tablets and keyboards and toys, oh my! For people looking for assistive technology resources to help them, or those they care for, live more independently, Pacer Simon Technology Center (STC) is one great place to start. The STC houses 2,000+ pieces of low to high tech items...