Susan B. Anthony said, “Independence is happiness.” The quote’s truth was likely questioned in the 1800s, but today many would argue that independence is happiness; this holds especially true for individuals with disabilities. Persons with ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke/aphasia, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other mobility impairments may often struggle gaining and maintaining their […]
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3-D printing device helps girl “reach for the stars”
by Laura Medcalf When many see a child throwing a ball, they likely don’t stop and stare in amazement; after all, throwing a ball is such a simple task, right? Well, something so “simple” as throwing a ball is a great milestone in Hannah Mohn’s life. Hannah is a four-year-old born with arthrogryposis, a neuromuscular […]
Smart devices talking to one another: freaky or exciting?
I remember watching a movie over 14 years ago where the house had several automated items, ultimately simplifying the residents’ lives. I was wholly intrigued with the idea of turning lights on from across the room, or playing a song by simply saying it aloud. Though I was lost in reverie pondering the future, never […]
Website Accessibility
By Laura Medcalf There are many services readily available at your fingertips to make your online experience with websites and social media more accessible. For this post, I will provide an overview of multiple resources: NoSquint is available as an add-on for the Mozilla Firefox browser and allows users to adjust the text-only and/or full-page […]
Monday Tech Tip: Microsoft Windows Accessibility
Check out this week’s tech tip on accessibility features available on Microsoft Windows!
InterAACt with DynaVox Products
DynaVox is a leading provider for augmentative and alternative communication products and speech generating devices for individuals with a multitude of disabilities worldwide. Their products are constructed with each consumer’s unique communication needs in mind. They have products specifically for individuals with cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, stroke/aphasia, neurological conditions, intellectual disabilities and more; whether individuals […]