Makers Making Change Delivers 25,000 Devices to Persons With Disabilities
This year, Neil Squire’s Makers Making Change program has hit another incredible milestone — 25,000 assistive devices delivered to persons with disabilities across the world.
“It Has Built My Confidence,” New Hearing Aids Help Jody in the Job Search
Jody is looking for work. She has hearing loss. “Poor hearing makes me feel less confident. Having to ask people to repeat themselves is not a good feeling and does not give a potential employer confidence either,” she shares.
SymbolStix Prime: An AAC App by Everway
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps are great tools for students with speech, language, and communication difficulties, autism, as well as for students with a variety of mobility challenges. These apps have also become much more common in recent years, where 10 years ago dedicated AAC hardware was much more common. Among the growing number of AAC apps available today, SymbolStix Prime stands out for its focus on symbol-supported communication and accessible language supports.
New Hearing Aids Help Laura Communicate With Her Clients
Laura (name changed to protect privacy) has her own house cleaning business. She has hearing loss and tinnitus, and this can make communicating with her clients difficult, particularly when they are soft-spoken. “I have troubles hearing precisely what they are talking about,” she shares.
News2you: An Accessible News App
For many students with diverse learning needs, traditional news sources can present significant barriers. News2you, developed by Everway, addresses this challenge by delivering accessible, curriculum-connected news content designed specifically for students who benefit from additional literacy and communication supports.