Steve Swain: An Assistive Technology Champion

While looking back at when he started as Indiana AgrAbility’s rural rehabilitation specialist, Stephen J. Swain, ATP, let out a hearty laugh and said, “I really had no idea what I was getting into.” Swain has family members with disabilities, but the world of assistive technology (AT) and the language of accessibility was foreign to […]

SensaSoft Squeezie Seat

One of my favorite topics to research and write about are products that promote relaxation and focus.  This includes the world of fidgets, different seating options, and more.  SensaSoft Squeezie Seat from Fun and Function is yet another product that calms and promotes concentration. The SensaSoft Squeezie Seat is a comfortable chair that “gently squeezes, applying soothing pressure […]

ATU317 – Voiceitt with Sara Smolley & Katie Ehlers

Podcast: Play in new window | Download23 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. Voiceitt – Sara Smolley (smohwley), VP Business Development, Voiceitt & Katie Ehlers Speech Language Consultant (Danny Weissburg – co-founder […]

AM240 – Myself Belts

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 240-06-23-17 Myself Belts Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! In recent blog posts, I’ve been stressing the importance of children learning to […]