Mark Wellman has “No Limits” and Inspires through Adaptive Climbing Wall

Mark Wellman doesn’t say the word “limits” unless the word “no” is in front of it. His “No Limits” philosophy on life encourages people to seek new heights and exceed what seems reachable. Wellman began mountain climbing at the age of 12 and continues his passion despite being paralyzed after a severe mountain climbing accident. He […]

Lime Lighter Low-Vision Music Reading Device from Dancing Dots

Dancing Dots serves blind musicians and their educators through technology and training.  The organization was founded in 1992 and offers a variety of assistive technology products for the visually impaired. Products are aimed to allow blind musicians to create and play music even if they aren’t a Braille music specialist. The Lime Lighter from Dancing […]

Assistive Technology Gives Wounded Warriors a Second Chance

The USA Paralympic Games hosts an annual event, The Warrior Games, for wounded, ill and injured service people. The 2011 Warrior Games will be in Colorado Springs, Colorado from May 16 – May 21. The Games serve as an introduction to Paralympic sports for injured service members. The event aims to empower people and inspire recovery. An […]

Personal Health Records-Google Health & Road ID

Access to your medical records is important.   Having health histories, medication lists and current dosages, records of past treatments and immunizations and related information available during regularly-scheduled doctor’s appointments are critical.  Having access to that information during emergencies is even more important. I have recently become aware of two services, Google Health and Road ID, […]