A recent White House report indicated that while only 17% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, rural residents account for 44% of the military. These rural veterans and military officers are returning to their ranches, farms and rural communities with disabilities such as post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and brain injuries at high rates. […]
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Friday Podcast: ALS and Assistive Technology, People First Language
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
Bye-bye wheelchairs
Sooner than we think, wheelchairs may begin to be a thing of the past. One company, Ekso Bionics to be exact, is rethinking how people confined to wheelchairs may be able to move again, trading in the wheels for a pair of robotic legs. Through partnerships with UC Berkley, research grants from the Department of […]
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Push it to the limit, no matter what
Many people would agree that life is what you make of it. Our attitudes and dispositions affect how we go about our lives just as much as our physical ability to do so does. No Barriers USA is one organization that begs to answer the question, no matter your age, state of mind or ability, […]
ArtsWORK Indiana
For nine years, one Indiana organization has worked to create a network of interested artists, with and without disabilities, to facilitate access to careers in the arts for people with disabilities. Through awareness, education and encouragements, ArtsWORK Indiana aims to increase career skill-building and networking opportunities for artists with disabilities in the state of Indiana. […]
Because everyone deserves a little sparkle
When she saw how just one small act of kindness made by a popular upperclassman changed the way her brother, who is on the Autism spectrum, felt about high school, Sarah Cronk had an idea that would help more students with disabilities feel included. Back in 2008, during the summer before her sophomore year, Cronk […]