Robert (Bob) Butler was born in Marion, Indiana and raised with 7 siblings. He went to Ball State University and then got a job working for the state of Indiana at the Department of Workforce Development. Robert also met his wife, Nancy, at work. He is now 71 years-old and retired from the state job […]
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Stander Omni Tray
Maintaining mobility and independence is important for many individuals, especially those with physical limitations. One available product that can help in this task is the Stander Omni Tray. With its practical, versatile, and reliable features, the Stander Omni Tray can improve the quality of life for many people. Its combination of a support handle and […]
Monday Tech Tip: Handheld Magnifers from Eschenbach
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Timothy Gels from Eschenbach showed us some of their handheld magnifiers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about handheld magnifiers from Eschenbach.
ATU678 – Mobility Aids Lending Library with Karin Willison and Lesley Davis
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Karin Willison – Co-President – Mobility Aids Lending Library Lesley Davis – Secretary – Mobility Aids Lending […]
Stable Slide Self-Feeding Support
Increasingly, technological advances are being used to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. An example of such an invention is the Stable Slide Self-Feeding Support. This revolutionary device helps individuals with limited mobility or dexterity feed themselves with minimal assistance. It is especially ideal for people with muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple […]
Digital Accessibility Starts with Literacy
“For some people, an accessible internet literally makes a world of difference.” Web accessibility advocate Joe Devon wrote this statement in a 2011 blog that single-handedly led to what is now the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which occurs on the third Thursday of each May. When digital accessibility professional Jennison Ascuncion stumbled […]