VisionAssist is a very impressive app that, over time, could make portable electronic magnifiers obsolete. I did my testing with an iPod touch. Even though the resolution is higher on the iPhone and iPad, the convenience, functionality, and price represent a new paradigm of value in the world of magnification aids. via VisionAssist iOS App.
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Widge – Kid Friendly Design Doesn’t Have To be Childish. Made durable and easy to clean, Widge’s squishy design feels good to kids yet protects from kid mishaps. Ergonomically designed for children; Widge features easy to grab fat corners and a carrying handle in back that make it ideal for kids to hold onto. Our [...]
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We get asked all the time what our “favorite” app is and it’s always a hard question to answer. One of my personal favorites that keeps me organized, no matter whether I am using my laptop, the web, my iPad, or my iPhone is Evernote. This article and video shares stories of how teachers and [...]
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For every teacher and parent that has called, emailed, and begged for a “one-stop” shop to find the best resources and apps for education – here you go! No need to look any further, this site really does an amazing job of providing not just the resources but tools, videos, just about everything you would [...]
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This is a fantastic article published on the Arthritis Foundation website about simple free and low cost ways to easily improve the comfort and safety of a senior’s home. Nearly 90 percent of older Americans want to stay in their own homes as they age, but common features in their homes present significant obstacles to [...]
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