I am often writing about different accessible and ergonomic computer mice for individuals of all abilities. However, I’ve yet to write about one you can operate using your feet–introducing Boomer: The Foot Mouse! The foot device was invented by Becky Logue, a former dental hygienist. She invented her first model back in 2006 (called “the Dental […]
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Express Your Voice by Casting Your Vote
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing The right to vote is a basic human right. It is one that has been fought for throughout U.S. history, and it gives each person the opportunity to voice his or her opinion in a meeting, discussion, debate or election campaign. And 2016 is an election year. A big one. […]
Dvorak keyboard layout on Mac
Some individuals using Mac computers often have trouble with the standard QWERTY keyboard layout. An accessible alternative built-in to your Mac is the Dvorak layout, which puts the most frequently used keys right under your fingers, so you type with less finger movements needed. So would the Dvorak keyboard layout benefit you? First, according to ATMac, if […]
3 Watch Brands for Blind or Visually Impaired
Tick-tock. Tick-tock. Tick-tock. The face clock upon my office’s wall is a constant clicking reminder of time passing; a reminder that there’s work to be done or lunch to be had, and eventually it’ll prompt me that it’s time to go home. Once I’m home, my kitchen’s clock will hint when I should prepare dinner and eventually begin […]
ClickList: Kroger’s online ordering, pickup service
In recent months, Kroger has launched online ordering in several central Indiana locations. The service, coined “ClickList“, was successfully tested in Carmel, and has since launched at several other locations. ClickList is a major breakthrough in grocery shopping, especially for individuals with disabilities! It allows individuals to shop online and pick up items at the store without […]
Roost: Smart Battery for Smoke Alarms
A while back, I wrote about the Nest Protect, a smart smoke detector you can install in your home to help provide peace of mind. However, most homes require multiple smoke detectors, making the smart Nest Protect very expensive. If you’re interested in smart smoke detectors but not wanting to pay $100+ in each required room, […]