When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]
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Recognition and Resources for Seniors
For the first time in U.S. history, adults aged 65 and older are projected to outnumber children under 18. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 78 million seniors will be living in America by 2035. And according to AARP, 75 percent of older adults prefer aging at home as opposed to senior living […]
MedMinder Pharmacy
Worried about your loved one getting and taking the proper doses of their prescription medications? MedMinder Pharmacy is an all-in-one solution to help you worry less! MedMinder Pharmacy is a service that sorts and organizes all medications into disposable trays. They’ll also provide the MedMinder Smart Pill Dispenser so that your loved one always takes […]
BOA-Fit Lacing System
AgrAbility is a program on a mission to “enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and their communities continue to succeed in rural America.” On their website, you’ll find The Toolbox Assistive Technology Database, which features several available products. One of the listed products […]
Cooking Up Solutions for Inclusion and Accessibility
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the date President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. With its upcoming full-day training session, AT 101 & Tools for Everyday Living, Easterseals Crossroads will celebrate not only assistive technology, but the people who have made the world more inclusive of and […]
Accessibility for All with Microsoft OneDrive
Microsoft has always placed an emphasis on the importance of making technology accessible to all — and that includes inclusive design. Inclusive design focuses on making a product, service or environment usable for as many people as possible, particularly the more than one billion people in the world with a disability. Microsoft provides a variety […]