Category: Apps

Home Office Ergonomics Part 1

Posted on April 16, 2020 by In Discussion, Mobility, Productivity
A man working from home
Alain Désir, MSc.Erg.(Enr NB) During the Covid-19 pandemic a lot of people will be working from home due to the mandated quarantine measures. Most home teleworkers will have to spend hours a day working on their computers and telephone, but they will not have the proper furniture and equipment to reduce the risks of developing…

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At-Home Learning Resources for Adults

Posted on April 09, 2020 by In Learning, Math, Reading, Writing
A laptop and book
Since the recent COVID-19 quarantine, many of us have been forced to re-think the way that we approach traditional, classroom-based learning and education. Last week, we explored at-home learning resources for students from kindergarten to grade 12. This week, we’re going to continue along with that theme and explore at-home resources for adults who are…

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At-Home Learning Resources for Students

Posted on April 02, 2020 by In Learning, Productivity
A young woman using a laptop
Up until recently, most of us haven’t had to stay at home with our school-aged children for extended (and unexpected) periods of time. In these situations, it’s essential that parents provide their children with stimulating learning resources. Doing this not only keeps the kids learning and focused on positive, educational ideas, but it also gives…

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Bridge Communication App

Posted on March 19, 2020 by In A.T. Devices, AAC, Apps, iOS
Two children communicating using assistive technology
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology is designed to provide vocal output for those who cannot (or struggle to) express themselves verbally. This technology could be useful for a wide variety of communication challenges, including autism spectrum disorders, neurological disorders, brain injury, developmental delays, dyspraxia, and any other type of challenge or injury that might…

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Office Mobile by Microsoft

Posted on March 05, 2020 by In Apps, Reading, Writing
A smiling businessman using his smartphone
When it comes to office-based productivity, the Microsoft Office suite is by far the most popular, with a current run of over 1 billion devices worldwide. And while much of that popularity is based around PCs in the workplace, Microsoft has been delving ever deeper into the mobile space, with a variety of mobile friendly…

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