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Special Needs App of the Day: Sound Shaker
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Sound Shaker

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...Review, the Sound Shaker app...the Sound Shaker app lets...Sound Shaker app lets children...experiment with sounds by tapping....chooses a sound like a chime,...screen adds a sound in the shape...makes the sounds run into...create new sounds. Sound Shaker...Sounds. Sound Shaker is...sounds. Sound Shaker is a creative...learn about sounds and also...love this app for its whimsical...design and sounds that are...
Special Needs App of the Day: ThumbJam
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: ThumbJam

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...at ThumbJam, an app for iPhone and...ThumbJam is an app so sophisticated...love to use the app for composition,...toy or just an app, and it's a musical...done with this app, you would almost...tapped make a sound. You can shake...sound. You can shake or turn your device...to maneuver the app. ThumbJam uses...tap a key. The app includes several...
Special Needs App of the Day: ClickySticky
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: ClickySticky

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Clicky Sticky is an app that allows children to place animated...children with developmental delays. This app is more than just placing stickers....the stickers move. Stickers also have sound effects, which keep kids entertained...of all stickers, children can simply shake the device. Clickey Sticky is available...
Special Needs App of the Day: Bloom
Assistive Tech > Apps

Special Needs App of the Day: Bloom

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...looking for a music app that extends beyond...of iPad and iPhone apps, look no further. Bloom...take over when the app is left idle, and the...left idle, and the app creates an infinite...start over, simply shake the device to clear...the scale source the app uses. There are 12 moods...focused on timbres and sounds to create mood...
Special Needs App of the Day: Doodle Buddy
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Special Needs App of the Day: Doodle Buddy

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
Doodle Buddy Gold is a popular finger painting app that can be great for calming children with anxiety...colors to choose from and fun stamps that make silly sounds when your child adds them to the picture. Doodle...with one simple tap on the screen. Then simply shake the screen to clear it! Doodle Buddy Gold is available...
Alerting Devices for Deaf Households: Room-by-Room Safety Guide
Assistive Tech > Hearing

Alerting Devices for Deaf Households: Room-by-Room Safety Guide

By Diana Foster
...lights, vibrating bed shakers, and smartphone-connected...Vibrating Alarms and Bed Shakers. The bedroom is the...paired with a bed shaker is the foundation....The clock detects sound (from a smoke alarm,...doorbells, or other sound sources. When triggered,...strobe lights and a bed shaker simultaneously. Initial...transmitters. The bed shaker component...
Inclusive Easter Celebrations: Joyful Ideas for Families with a Visually Impaired Child
Parenting > General

Inclusive Easter Celebrations: Joyful Ideas for Families with a Visually Impaired Child

By Clara Bloom
...little creativity, you can make this Easter staple exciting for everyone. Sound-Filled Eggs: Fill plastic eggs with items that make noise when shaken, such...everyone. Sound-Filled Eggs: Fill plastic eggs with items that make noise when shaken, such as small bells, beads, or coins. This auditory cue allows visually...
Disability Discrimination Damages: Compensation Available Through EEOC and Lawsuits
Career > Discrimination

Disability Discrimination Damages: Compensation Available Through EEOC and Lawsuits

By Oliver Smith
...filing an EEOC complaint or considering federal litigation, the damages framework matters before you sit down at a negotiating table. The categories sound comprehensive. What shapes what you recover are the statutory caps, and those caps are in place before your case begins. Types of Damages in Disability...
Training Voice Assistants to Recognize Atypical Speech Patterns
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants

Training Voice Assistants to Recognize Atypical Speech Patterns

By Leonard Thompson
...features designed to help the device learn your speech patterns. The theory is sound: you record a set of phrases, the system builds a voice model unique to 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...
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
...over sensory variables they can't ignore. When they can adjust lighting, sound, and temperature themselves, they're not waiting for you to interpret their...Voice control removes the motor planning barrier that physical switches and app interfaces introduce. Your child...
Transport Wheelchairs vs. Self-Propelled Wheelchairs: Understanding the Difference
Assistive Tech > Mobility

Transport Wheelchairs vs. Self-Propelled Wheelchairs: Understanding the Difference

By Dr. Fiona Maddox
...whether they need a transport chair or a self-propelled model. The names sound technical, but the distinction comes down to something simpler: who's doing...independent use. Families often use transport wheelchairs for outings, medical appointments, and situations where distance or terrain would tire a child who...
Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Autism Acceptance Month
Education > Special Education

Sensory-Friendly Community Events for Autism Acceptance Month

By Isabella Johnson
...specific operational changes, not just good intentions. Genuinely sensory-friendly events typically include: Modified sensory environment. Reduced sound levels, dimmed or adjusted lighting, no sudden blackouts or strobe effects. For theater performances, this means house lights stay partially on, volume...

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