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May 29, 2016
AngelSense: A Unique Monitoring Solution Designed for Children with disabilities
We are happy to invite Yael Talmor and Dr. Amir Tal, from AngelSense, to tell us about this very important technology that has been developed for families of children with disabilities: AngelSense, is
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May 8, 2016
Happy Independence Day!
Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day, is almost here! We put together a couple of games on Tiny Tap that we thought you could enjoy. Feel free to download and enjoy
May 3, 2016
Not all Touches are Alike: Exploring the use of Touch Accommodations (iOS 9)
Touch Accommodations were introduced to Accessibility Settings as part of the iOS 9 update. For those of us working with people with disabilities, this is one of the most important
April 5, 2016
Apps and Digital Ideas for Passover Fun
Spring is finally here and with it comes the Jewish holiday of Passover. A quick search of the App Store brings up a nice list of apps for the holiday
March 20, 2016
Happy Easter!
With Easter around the corner, we thought to remind you of some great Easter themed apps that can be found on the App Store. There are coloring books, egg seek-and-finds,
March 14, 2016
Digital Fun for Purim
Purim is just around the corner! At Beit Issie Shapiro we are already getting in the spirit, with fun decorations popping up everywhere and hamentaschen for sale in the kiosk.
March 1, 2016
IssieBoard: A Virtual Keyboard with customizable options. A Collaboration between Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel.
IssieBoard is a new app that came out of the very fruitful collaboration between The Technology Consulting Center of Beit Issie Shapiro and SAP Labs Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phnE_G0F2JI Typing on a
February 9, 2016
Me and Myself – An Interactive Album Encouraging Self-expression
Me and Myself is another great app from the series recently released by C.E.T- The Center for Educational Technology. The app is an interactive photo album with a unique focus
January 18, 2016
Keyguards for the iPad – our Maker success continues…
A few weeks ago we told you about TOM (Tikkun Olam Makers) the inspirational make-a-thon we participated in in order to create solutions for people with disabilities. Going into TOM
January 3, 2016
The Chat Bag: Communication Has A Tool. Chatting anywhere and everywhere
I am very happy to introduce you to Lori Holbrook, from St. Louis, USA, mom to Hannah and designer of the CHAT Bag. The CHAT Bag is a bag that