Gary works as a Credit Analyst for a mid-sized company. About a year ago, Gary suffered a brain injury during a car accident. Since then, he has … [Read more...] about “Do your job or you’re fired”: Job accommodations for people with disabilities
Removing barriers with assistive technology
“For most people technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, however, technology makes things possible. In some cases, especially in … [Read more...] about Removing barriers with assistive technology
Web accessibility case could have a “Domino” effect for people with disabilities
As we await a Supreme Court decision that will determine whether the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to websites as well as to physical … [Read more...] about Web accessibility case could have a “Domino” effect for people with disabilities
Consumer Affairs Research Guide to Choosing a Wheelchair
Consumer Affairs published an article earlier this year that compared electric wheelchairs. This article also provided a lot of generalized … [Read more...] about Consumer Affairs Research Guide to Choosing a Wheelchair
Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Many individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, are not given the opportunity to access augmentative and … [Read more...] about Let’s Dispel Myths About Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is National Limb Loss Awareness Month. Each day, more than 500 Americans undergo amputation of a limb, more than half as a result of vascular … [Read more...] about April is Limb Loss Awareness Month
Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Technology can be a wonderful thing, no? With the proliferation of smart phone apps comes also the proliferation in apps designed to assist people … [Read more...] about Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Students Invent Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Speech
American Sign Language (ASL) continues to be a valuable means of communication, but two parties in a conversation need to know it for effective … [Read more...] about Students Invent Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Speech
What Not to Say to People Who Use Wheelchairs
Most of us are familiar with some form of the saying, "I really put my foot in my mouth" or, "open mouth, insert foot". It means to (accidentally) … [Read more...] about What Not to Say to People Who Use Wheelchairs