prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-57436.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57436.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 09:35:00 CST LifeSaver Web Browser today announces the release of LifeSaver Web Browser 1.0 for the iPad. Created to give seniors and the special needs community alike the access to a mobile web browser that's designed to work around their needs, LifeSaver Web Browser offers an innovative mobile web browsing experience that's intuitive and easy enough for anyone to use. The app features vibrant, clearly labeled, and oversized navigation controls and icons and larger buttons with increased touch-sensitivity. http://prmac.com/release-id-54787.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54787.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:00:00 CST RWH Technology is pleased to announce that Speech Cards Professional 1.1.0 is now compatible with the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Designed by a speech-language pathologist, Speech Cards helps children with special needs, such as autism, improve their vocabulary, articulation and other communication skills. A Lite version of the app is available so that users may try some of the features before upgrading to the full, Professional version. http://prmac.com/release-id-50428.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50428.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:30:00 CST On Nov 10, 2012, A4CWSN (Apps for Children with Special Needs), an online website and organization founded by Gary James, will give away its first iPad during its 40 iPads in 40 Days Campaign. A total of 10 winners in four categories - which include teachers, therapists, parents of children with special needs, and members of the general public - will receive a new iPad from A4CWSN, and a new winner will be announced daily for 40 days through December 19, 2012. http://prmac.com/release-id-47362.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47362.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:05:00 CST Brain Parade is celebrating Back to School with a sale on its flagship iPad app, See.Touch.Learn. Now through Sept 9th, get 33 percent of the Pro edition and 67 percent of add-on libraries. This is the premiere flash card tool for teachers working with special needs students and Brain Parade is making it easier for teachers to start the new school year off with some great savings. The app offers 32 image libraries with almost 3,000 images and exercises designed by a Certified Behavior Analyst. http://prmac.com/release-id-44636.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44636.htm Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:30:00 CST Brain Parade will be exhibiting at the International Society for Technology in Education's 33rd annual conference and exposition in San Diego, California June 24-27, 2012. Brain Parade Founder and President, Jim McClafferty will be providing a preview of the upcoming release of See.Touch.Learn. Pro 2012, which includes significant enhancements and a new Brain Parade Community feature. See.Touch.Learn. combines the proven effectiveness of picture cards with the power and excitement of the iPad. http://prmac.com/release-id-44010.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-44010.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 07:00:00 CST A4cwsn has already helped to provide over 140 iPads to Children with Special Needs, Teachers and Therapists around the world. Their new campaign aims to give 40 iPads away over 40 Days. 10 iPads for Children with Special Needs, 10 iPads for Teachers, 10 iPads for Therapists and 10 iPads to the general public. To be eligible for one of the 40 iPads being given away all you have to do is sign up for the email from Apps for Children with Special Needs, that will go out once a week. http://prmac.com/release-id-43839.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43839.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 08:00:00 CST 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. http://prmac.com/release-id-43823.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43823.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:00:00 CST The review of a new educational book app that clearly demonstrates global value in life skills with a format that also works well with special education needs has just been released. The Tree I See is an interactive tale of a young boy who is enchanted as he watches the impact of a lone tree. The tree gives love and assistance unconditionally to birds, squirrels, bees, and all who wander near. The Tree I See uses Ani-motion-animation and constant motion. http://prmac.com/release-id-43815.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43815.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 05:00:00 CST Brain Parade Founder Jim McClafferty received the GOLD Level Innovation Award from the Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Partnership for his development of the groundbreaking See.Touch.Learn. iPad application for special education. See.Touch.Learn. brings the power and potential of the iPad to the special needs classroom & improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special needs. The award was presented at CQIA's 25th Anniversary ceremony in Portland, CT on June 5th. http://prmac.com/release-id-43417.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43417.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 05:00:00 CST Apps for Children with Special Needs is pleased to announce the production of Videos for Pyxwise Apps, Simplex Spelling Series. The site includes a breakdown of all 3 Apps that they have made videos for. Simplex Spelling HD uses a multi-sensory approach to spelling. Simplex Spelling takes phonics education to a new level by combining effective phonics lessons with Pyxwise's unique reverse phonics approach. Simplex Spelling Phonics 2 serves to improve English spelling and reading skills. http://prmac.com/release-id-42848.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42848.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 05:00:00 CST The Social Express 1.0 for iPad is an engaging, educational app for children and young adults with social learning challenges. The app is designed to teach users how to think about and manage social situations, helping them to develop meaningful social relationships and succeed in life. The Social Express is based on best practices and programs that feature cognitive behavioral techniques and visual strategies. Some of the core concepts presented are based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner. http://prmac.com/release-id-35845.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35845.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:00:00 CST Intellipad, the app described as, "the write tool for the iPad", by assistive technology specialist, Jane Farrell, announced the release of Intellipad 2.0. Several major updates greatly enhance its function within mainstream and special needs settings. These include text-to-speech and word prediction in three new languages, including French, Spanish and German, the ability to link keyboards to one another, add images to the keyboard, merge cells vertically, add multiple pages, and many more. http://prmac.com/release-id-35545.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-35545.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:20:00 CST North Carolina based indie applications developer, Staytoooned today introduces iTouchiLearn Feelings for Preschool Kids 1.0, their new children's educational app for iOS devices. iTouchiLearn Feelings gives preschool, kindergarten and special needs kids the social cues needed to identify, interpret and communicate their emotions. iTouchiLearn Feelings sequentially builds early learning social cues and enables children to apply what they learn to real world situations. http://prmac.com/release-id-32963.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-32963.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade today announces See.Touch.Learn Pro 2012, its newest and most comprehensive product for the iPad. See.Touch.Learn. Pro bundles all of the features and add-ons of its sister product, See.Touch.Learn. Free, and will offer additional features that are designed for learning professionals. See.Touch.Learn. Pro 2012 includes at least 10 new libraries, in addition to new add-on features with 24 image libraries containing more than 1,700 images and 1,300 exercises. http://prmac.com/release-id-31275.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-31275.htm Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:00:00 CST Intellipad introduces Intellipad 1.0 for iPad, their Education app created by speech and occupational therapists for special needs students. Users can create and share custom keyboards with distinct layouts, number of keys, fonts and colors. Each key can be assigned any letter, word, or sentence. Featuring unlimited customization, the app includes text-to-speech, word prediction, spell check, integrated notepad, photo import, and special audio recording of key names or sounds. http://prmac.com/release-id-30891.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-30891.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:00:00 CST 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. http://prmac.com/release-id-30863.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-30863.htm Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:30:00 CST Brain Parade is celebrating the major milestone of 100,000 downloads of its See.Touch.Learn. iPad app. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. All add-ons to the Free See.Touch.Learn. app will be reduced from September 15th - 19th representing a reduction of up to 67% from current pricing. http://prmac.com/release-id-28056.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-28056.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 CST Available for iPhone and iPod touch, the problem solving games in Creative Genius On-the-Go! help kids learn creative thinking skills while they have a ton of fun. This convenient app provides open-ended creativity for young minds with 150 quick challenges, diversions, and scenarios that can be played anytime, anywhere. The app contains short, written prompts offering activities that children can play independently, or with family or friends. It's a "must-have" app for travel with kids. http://prmac.com/release-id-27968.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-27968.htm Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:50:00 CST Marware, Inc. and Apps For Children With Special Needs are teaming up to help children by starting the 50 iPads for 50 children with special needs in 50 States campaign. Marware will be donating the first 5 iPads along with 5 Marware prize packs, to be awarded to Special Needs families in Florida, California, New York, Texas and Ohio. Businesses are encouraged to help A4cwsn reach their goal of 50 iPads by visiting their website for more information and donating whatever they can. http://prmac.com/release-id-27096.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-27096.htm Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:00:00 CST Brain Parade today announced that Apple Stores in the U.S. are now featuring See.Touch.Learn., their application for children with autism and special needs. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. Parents and learning professionals can choose from professionally-designed exercises and lessons or they can create their own. http://prmac.com/release-id-26919.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26919.htm Fri, 17 Jun 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade has reduced the price of all picture card libraries for its See.Touch.Learn. iPad app for special needs children for a limited time. Parents and educators working with special needs children who take advantage of this pricing can save hundreds of dollars versus the cost of picture cards. Brain Parade recently introduced version 1.1 of See.Touch.Learn. which offers features that its customers have asked for including enhanced audio capabilities which make a significant improvements. http://prmac.com/release-id-26636.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26636.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:22:00 CST Tribal Nova has decided to make its iPhone app available for free and to reduce the price of its iPad apps on June 11th as a way to support Gary James' Apps for Children With Special Needs giveaway party and the Special Needs community. This concerns i Learn With Poko: Seasons and Weather! for iPhone and iPad as well as i Learn With the Mighty Jungle: Animals! on iPad. I Learn With is a cross curricular game-based program helping prepare children for school, while having fun, one app at a time. http://prmac.com/release-id-26448.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-26448.htm Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade today announces See.Touch.Learn. 1.1, an update to its premiere special education app for iPad devices. The autism and special needs app for the iPad combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad to improve the learning experience for children with autism and other special learning needs. Version 1.1 introduces enhanced audio capabilities as well as new features and usability improvements in direct response to user input and feedback. http://prmac.com/release-id-25254.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-25254.htm Mon, 09 May 2011 05:30:00 CST Brain Parade announced today that over 30,000 customers have downloaded See.Touch.Learn. 1.0, its premiere special education app for iPad devices. See.Touch.Learn. combines the effectiveness of a large library of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad. Parents and learning professionals can choose from professionally-designed exercises and lessons or create their own. The app automatically tracks a student's performance.