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Posts Tagged ‘kids with special needs’

AssistiveWare and N2Y Bring Symbol-Based News-2-You Newspaper to iPad

AssistiveWare and N2Y announce the first national symbol-based newspaper app for iPad, News-2-You 1.0. The two companies collaborated on the News-2-You app, which brings N2Y’s online weekly newspaper for special education to the extremely popular iPad platform. Every US school week, students will be able connect with the world through symbol-supported news articles, puzzles, games and recipes on their iPad. Continue reading



Kids Sounds Introduces Whole New World of Sounds

Today a new educational app for kids – ‘Kids Sounds’ is released. The digital toy introduces kids to the world of sounds. Kids will experience sounds of different landscapes, learn animals’ voices, improvise with melodic items and more. The digital toy is a unique in a way it has no rules and no time restrictions, so kids can play with it like with a real toy – without any stress and limits – that is especially important to kids with special needs. Kids can choose one of six lively scenes. Continue reading



Stories About Me – iPad Storytelling App for Kids With Autism Released

Washington based Limited Cue LLC today introduces Stories About Me 1.0, their second children’s educational app for iPad. Designed specifically for kids with autism, kids with special needs and disabilities, and early learners in general, Stories About Me helps users create situational stories about themselves, and to share what they think and feel with others. The app combines magnificent graphics, text and voice altogether, reaching early learner’s insights through visual and verbal approach. Continue reading



Two-Day Educator-Only APPy TechInEd Event and Huge App Sale

California-based Technology (Spl) Education announced their APPy TechInEd, an online educational app sale event where educators and app developers from around the world will share ideas and help shape the future of education app development. Over 76 app developers and 175 apps will be participating in Technology (Spl) Education APPy TechInEd Educator Event February 17th and 18th. This is an educator-only event to exchange ideas and influence future education app development. Continue reading



Syncrohearts Love Game 1.0 Is A Fun Way To Enhance Relationships

Syncrohearts has just released Syncrohearts Love Game 1.0 for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users. Dr. Love, an international speaker and renowned author on love and relationships, released this app just in time for Valentine’s Day. Syncrohearts Love Game 1.0 is proof that relationships do not have to seem like work. The app presents an opportunity for couples to connect in an intimate way, but uses humor to make the experience fun. Continue reading



Hundreds of Family Friendly Apps are Free and on Sale this Weekend

Over 100 Developers of family friendly apps have joined together to give parents and teachers a one-stop shop for some of the top children’s apps in the Technology in (Spl) Education “APPy Holidays” Facebook Event December 9-12, just in time for the holidays. Apps will be free or discounted. The Facebook party will be Monday, December 12 from 8am to 8pm PST, but apps will be on special starting Thursday December 8th at 9pm PST. Many of the apps participating are award winning and highly reviewed Continue reading



Top Selling Medical App Now Available For iPhone

BinaryLabs is responding to strong customer demand by releasing Dexteria 1.2, a universal version of their popular medical app that runs on all iOS devices. Highly touted by therapists and parents of kids with special needs, Dexteria features interactive exercises designed by licensed occupational therapists that require specific finger and hand movements. They combine the principles of game design and occupational therapy to form an engaging, repeatable experience. Continue reading



iBook Stars Timid Kid Who Beats Back Bully, Becomes Backyard Impresario

Just in time for back-to-school, Electric Eggplant announces their iBook, “Are You My Friend?” is now available on Apple’s iTunes iBookstore for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Friendship issues plague kids of all ages. Stories that entertain while providing insight into shyness and bullying are part of the solution. This new digital story book for 4-8 year olds is written by internationally known author and anti-bullying activist Annie Fox and illustrated by Academy Award nominee Eli Noyes. Continue reading



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