Located on the third floor of the building is what appears to be just another office. Glass doors greet any visitor that happens to drop in. However, what is behind these doors is much more than just an office; it is a place for parents and caregivers of those on the Autism Spectrum to find […]
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Defying Gravity: a treadmill that makes you feel lighter than air
Rehabilitation is about to get lifted, literally. The Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses differential air pressure technology developed by NASA to provide comfortable partial weight-bearing therapy while promoting normal gait patterns. All of this talk sounds really fancy, but essentially what this new treadmill provides is an alternative to straps, that traditionally are attached to the […]
Google to introduce augmented reality glasses
Always checking your smartphone for random bits of information like weather updates, quick directions or store hours? It looks as if by the end of the year, you will have another option for receiving such information: your glasses. According to several Google employees familiar with the glasses project, the glasses will cost about as much […]
Monday Tech Tip: Magic Wand Portable Scanner
Watch as intern Anne Carpenter demonstrates how to use the Magic Wand Portable Scanner from VuPoint. This hand held scanner makes it easy to transform the texts you need and love into digital texts that are easier to use. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. […]
“Stander – Live the Longer Life You Love”
There is no place like home. But for some senior citizens, home is no longer a place that is safe or accessible due to their age, mobility issues or sickness. One company is seeking to change this. “Stander” is a company specializing in mobility solutions for the home and daily life. Whether it be a […]
Life Essentials Lifts: a new way to get around
At the age of five, Hubert Von Holten contracted polio, a viral disease that stripped him of major leg function. At the age of 14, and after a loss of function in his leg muscles, Von Holten decided that polio was not going to win. Wanting to find ways to contribute to the family farm, […]