ATU159 EXTENDED – Dr Gregor Wolbring – Our extended conversation with Dr. Wolbring

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThis episode is our extended interview with Dr. Gregor Wolbing of the movie “Fixed”. Dr. Gregor Wolbring, Associate Professor of Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Dept. of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary www.fixedthemovie.comhttp://buff.ly/SjRFrw | www.resna.org/conference | ——-transcript follows —— EXTENDED INTERVIEW WADE WINGLER:  And welcome […]

Position Available: Equipment Loan Specialist

Are you interested in assistive technology?  Would you like to learn and teach others about the many possibilities of assistive technology?  Do you want to help others?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, consider applying now to become an Equipment Loan Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads! Click here to apply today!  

Top 5 things to consider when designing an accessible bathroom for wheelchair users.

Writer: Nikol Prieto As we discussed last week, many people are finding themselves needing to accommodate their home due to using a wheelchair and also in preparing to remain in their homes as they age. There are currently at least 30 million Americans using wheelchairs and those numbers continue to increase as a large population […]

10 New Accessibility Features in iOS 8

Last week at Apple’s annual developer conference, the company announced the launch of its new mobile operating system, iOS 8.  Over the years, Apple has strived to make its products as accessible as possible for all users.  With the said mission in mind, though both OS X and iOS platforms currently offer many accessible features, Apple continues […]

ATU158 – What will iOS8 mean for people with disabilities, Cole Galloway of Go Baby Go, Hey Siri, iOS keyboards and more!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 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. Show Notes: Dr Cole Galloway, Professor of Physical Therapy – University of Delaware – Founder of Go Baby Go […]

Top 5 things to consider when designing an accessible kitchen for wheelchair users.

  Many people find themselves needing accessible homes for themselves or family members. There are approximately 30 million Americans using wheelchairs and the number of people who need accessible homes will continue to increase as disabled and aging people are finding more ways to remain living in their homes. One important way to increase independent […]