IRS Provides Assistance for People with Disabilities

Hundreds of the most popular federal tax forms and publications are available for download from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for individuals with a visual impairment. These products range from talking tax forms to Braille formats, and are accessible using screen reading software, refreshable Braille displays and voice recognition software. Click on the links below […]

SureHands Lift and Care Systems for Independent Living

For individuals with limited mobility, every moment of every day can be a struggle. Whether you are trying to  make it downstairs to eat breakfast, get into the bathroom to prepare for the day, or get into bed at night, certain tasks can be extremely difficult or even impossible if you are incapable walking or […]

Mealtime Partners Address the Issue of Dehydration in Individuals with Disabilities

Mealtime Partners Inc. is an organization that aims to provide individuals with a physical disability the opportunity to eat and drink independently. Mealtime Partners offers a broad range of drinking systems, some of which provide hands free drinking and can be mounted to a wheelchair or bed. Others address the special swallowing needs of our clients including drinking […]

Travel Series: Wheelchair Van Rental

In the Travel Series, we have looked at how airlines and airports are making travel more accessible for individuals with disabilities, but transportation once one has reached their destination is just as  important. Getting around on vacation when a wheelchair is required for mobility can be an arduous task; however, there are solutions. Many companies […]

Assistive Technology Gaming Grant to Aid Children and Adults with Disabilities

The AbleGamers Foundation is pleased to partner with Quasimoto Interactive to issue the foundation’s first Assistive Technology grant to improve a child’s access to mainstream gaming, just in time for the Holiday Season. According to Mark Barlet, President of the AbleGamers Foundation, Quasimoto has fulfilled a need for a deserving disabled gamer in the community. AbleGamers […]

2011 EASI Webinars

EASI has a large number of webinars already scheduled for January, February and for March 2011 with others being planned for the spring. Karen McCall is enthusiastic about MS OneNote and will describe how it works and its accessibility on Jan. 10. Many people use Flash and also many struggle with issues about making it […]