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Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence
Lifestyle > Relationships

Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence

By Alice Whitman
You've been on the dating app carousel before. You've swiped...platforms often don't account for accessibility needs or the specific questions...psychiatric disabilities. The app includes fields for accessibility...The app includes fields for accessibility needs, mobility devices, and...It's web-based rather than app-based, which makes it accessible...
Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations

Exciting Advancements in Wheelchairs for Kids: 2024 and Beyond

By Branndon
...manual options, the newest wheelchairs aim to enhance mobility, comfort and accessibility for kids of all ages and ability levels. One of the most anticipated power...the built-in bluetooth speakers, under-seat storage, and the companion app that lets them customize the chair's appearance with fun colors and patterns....
Special Needs App of the Day – RocketKeys
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day – RocketKeys

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Rocket Keys RocketKeys is an app that turns your iPad into a...to use. Designed to improve accessibility for users with special needs,...needs, this text-to-speech app allows users to design their...prediction functionality of the app and personalize the voices it...TalkRocket Go, a GPS-driven AAC app previously called MyVoice. "TalkRocket...
Your Doctor's Patient Portal Has 18 Days to Become Accessible. Here's What Disability Families Need to Know Before It Gets Delayed.
News > Advocacy

Your Doctor's Patient Portal Has 18 Days to Become Accessible. Here's What Disability Families Need to Know Before It Gets Delayed.

By Amelia Harper
...today. Unlike the ADA Title II web accessibility rule that the Department of Justice...provider's patient portal or telehealth app is inaccessible after May 11, you...and kiosks, to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards....The rule also addresses physical accessibility, including accessible diagnostic...
Voice-Activated Emergency Calling for People Living Alone with Disabilities
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Voice-Activated Emergency Calling for People Living Alone with Disabilities

By Leonard Thompson
...(if you have a compatible wearable), activity alerts, and a dedicated support line for caregivers. Setting Up Alexa Urgent Response. Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet Tap "More" at the bottom right, then select "Alexa Together" If you don't have a subscription, you'll be prompted to start a...
Training Voice Assistants to Recognize Atypical Speech Patterns
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Training Voice Assistants to Recognize Atypical Speech Patterns

By Leonard Thompson
...builds a voice model unique to you, and recognition improves. For Alexa, you can start voice training by saying "Alexa, learn my voice" or through the app under Settings > Alexa Account > Recognized Voices. You'll repeat 10 phrases after Alexa. The process takes about 5 minutes, and the system needs 15...
Smart Speakers for Blind Users: Reading Text, Identifying Objects, and Navigation
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Smart Speakers for Blind Users: Reading Text, Identifying Objects, and Navigation

By Leonard Thompson
...control isn't a novelty. It's the interface. Package tracking, shopping lists, and reminders function through voice alone. You don't need to open an app or scan a barcode. You ask Alexa where your package is, and it pulls tracking data from Amazon. You tell Google to add milk to your shopping list, and...
Medication Reminders with Alexa and Google Home for Adults with Disabilities
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Medication Reminders with Alexa and Google Home for Adults with Disabilities

By Leonard Thompson
...reminder with a pill organizer system or a dedicated medication tracking app. Alexa Medication Reminders: Setup and Command Syntax. Alexa's native reminders...Setup and Command Syntax. Alexa's native reminders work through the Alexa app or voice commands. The voice command syntax is shorter than Google Home's,...
Bedtime Routines with Smart Home Automation for Children with Autism
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Bedtime Routines with Smart Home Automation for Children with Autism

By Leonard Thompson
...interpret their discomfort and fix it. They're acting on their own behalf. Voice control removes the motor planning barrier that physical switches and app interfaces introduce. Your child...
AAC Devices and Apps: How to Choose Speech-Generating Technology
Assistive Tech > Hardware

AAC Devices and Apps: How to Choose Speech-Generating Technology

By Dr. Evelyn Mercer
...tablets you already own. Popular options include Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, and CoughDrop. You're buying software, not hardware. Updates come through the app store. If the tablet breaks, you replace it at consumer electronics prices. Dedicated SGDs ($1,000-$5,000) are purpose-built devices: Accent from PRC-Saltillo,...
Preparing Your Teen with Down Syndrome for Adult Life: A Transition Planning Guide
Special Needs > Down Syndrome

Preparing Your Teen with Down Syndrome for Adult Life: A Transition Planning Guide

By Mr. Jackson Pierce
...toward after high school. "Will live independently" isn't measurable. "Will manage a personal budget using a visual checklist and weekly money management app" is. Transition services: instruction, related services, community experiences, employment objectives, and daily living skills training designed to...
A Complete Guide to Online Dating for People with Disabilities
Social Engagement > Dating and Relationships

A Complete Guide to Online Dating for People with Disabilities

By Isabella Lewis
You've opened a dating app and closed it three times this week, not because you don't want to meet someone,...users in mind, and most dating advice skips the practical questions: which app works best when you use a screen reader, how to write a bio that isn't all...

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