One of the things I love about my job is the range of people that I get to meet and help solve a problem for, through the use of assistive technology (AT). One such example involved a young woman who stopped by the office looking for a way to make her...
With the weather warming up its time to think about outside activities and getting those gardens going. Individuals with a disability can receive all the benefits of gardening like stress relief, better mental health, exercise, brain health, and nutrition....
I would like to share a story with you that was told to me. This story highlights the power of assistive technology; and it may make you laugh out loud as you read and envision it. "My name is Paul, and I live by myself in an apartment in North Dakota. I have...
Desktop video magnifiers are one of the great assistive technology solutions for those with a vision impairment. The price for these devices can be cost prohibitive in that they usually start at upwards of $2000. The iPad has opened the door for many individuals to...
Dragon Naturally Speaking has become a mainstream software application for computer use. In the beginning it was targeted to physicians to be able to transcribe notes in an efficient manner so others could read it and also have it in an electronic format. Today...
Americans love their cars and the freedom they represent. We think nothing of hopping in the car to visit friends and family, keep appointments and run errands. Sadly, as we age or experience disability our freedom to drive and/or ride safely is often compromised...
Communicating with friends and family is an important part of life. For individuals who have a hearing impairment, communication on the phone can be discouraging, and for those with a significant hearing loss a traditional phone may not work at all. The CapTel...
Did you know that 1 in 88 children in the United States is identified as having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? For this 1% of the population apps for tablets and i-devices have become a great go-to tool because of their availability, portability, ease of...
iReadWrite is the latest assistive technology app available from Texthelp. The company is best known for Read and Write Gold, a software package used for a variety learning disabilities to include aids to help with reading, writing, and research. iReadWrite is an...
The month of April is fast upon us, which for many means tax filing time. For individuals with disabilities or those experiencing the effects of aging, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has made tax forms available in accessible file formats. These tax forms can...