Individuals with poor posture often require specialized seating to support them as much as possible. This holds true for their wheelchair seats, car seats, and more. However, when it comes to relaxing or playing at home, many parents and caregivers prefer to get their children out of their wheelchairs and into another type of seating. Large […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Consumer Highlight: Gary Bradley
After traveling beautiful winding roads through farmlands, I ended up in the parking lot of Rose Acre Farms. I came to Rose Acre Farms to meet with Gary Bradley. Gary has been working with our Assistive Technology Specialist, Belva Smith, on determining assistive technology accommodations that will allow him to perform his job duties. I […]
New Boogie Board eWriter: Jot 4.5
Nowadays, it seems everyone is going paperless. With the increased use of smart devices like phones and tablets, there’s hardly any need for paper! However, if you’re like me, you still want to handwrite certain things (e.g. quick notes, dates, numbers, etc.) The developers at Boogie Board have created ideal solutions. Earlier this year, I […]
BUDDY: Companion Robot
So many robots have been developed since my post on Big Hero 6 and Robots in Real Life. More recently, I’ve written about LEKA, a robotic toy developed for children with special needs. In today’s post, I’m going to discuss yet another robotic companion called BUDDY. BUDDY was recently funded on Indiegogo and is noted to be […]
REST: 24/7 Horse Therapy
Have you ever gone horseback riding? Did you know horseback riding offers a myriad of mental and physical health benefits? While riding on a horse, the rider works on core strength, balance, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility. The action of riding a horse also provides many mental health benefits: it’s calming and relaxing. How might someone be […]
Amramp: Wheelchair Ramp
For individuals with mobility impairments, a ramp may become a necessity for getting in and out of one’s home. Amramp is a company offering many products to make homes more accessible, including Amramp, which is “North America’s Leading Wheelchair Ramp.” It is a modular ramp providing a variety of benefits other ramps don’t. One of […]