“Run and Roll”: One woman’s adventures coaching a wheelchair tennis team

Her mom is always telling her that she has come full circle. In many ways, Julie Fritz is fulfilling a passion that started 30 years ago when she was studying special education. She knew she wanted to work in that field somehow and about five years ago, Fritz dived head first into something a tad […]

Rest easy: remote monitoring increases independence

For some, complete independence may be difficult or worrisome for others because of health problems, a disability or mobility challenges. Now, one company’s goal is to give back a little independence lost to these folks through a monitoring system that gives its users help when they need it and independence when they don’t. Sengistix is […]

Under Control: How one company helps individuals with disabilities regain control over their lives

Many would argue that a distinctive human right would be control over his or her life and be the captain of his or her own destiny, regardless of ability. One Indiana based company is seeking to make sure that those with disabilities have a chance to exercise this right through employment opportunities. Pathfinder ControlAbility, based […]

Monday Tech Tip: My Homework iPhone App

Watch as Brian Norton explains how to keep students organized with the My Homework app available on the iPhone, iPad and iTouch. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos

ATU042 – Assistive Technology for Women Part 2 – Squag, Looktel Recognizer, JR Martinez, Sign Language on a computer, Photographer who is visually impaired

Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU031612.mp3 Links: Nikol Prieto and Anne Carpenter from the INDATA Project (www.EasterSealsTech.com), LisaMaria Martinez from the LightHouse (www.http://lighthouse-sf.org/), Teri Whitaker from AccessAbility (www.http://abilityindiana.org/) Official Squag Homepage http://bit.ly/xRDCqC LookTel Recognizer for iPhone http://bit.ly/x3YewF Alzheimer’s/Dementia and Assistive Technology – Eventbrite http://bit.ly/AvLz1X Thanks to Everyone who Supported the 51st Annual Business […]