This thoughtful design by Julia Marina Cunha forces us to examine our attitudes about hearing disabilities. For years, hearing aid designs have gotten "better" by blending in with the human body. However, this masking of the device also perpetuates the concept that hearing loss or disability is something to be ashamed of. Designed with this
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Circle of the Blind Mice: Low on Vision, High on Tech! In honour of White Cane Week, we're switching to the low tech end of the spectrum with a review of the...
Shop accessible devices from Microsoft Store to customize your setup to your needs. Find accessibility products and adaptive tech accessories for Surface, Xbox, and more.
Discoverlow tech assistive technology solutions for kids, including visual schedules, weighted blankets, and pencil grips.
Low-tech assistive technology (AT) and adaptations are cheap and easy strategies that families and professionals can use to increase their children’s participation in daily activities and routines. If you have the right supplies, most of these ideas only take a few minutes to make. Creating a make-it take-it kit to keep at home, in the…
When we hear the term Assistive Technology (AT), we imagine kids with LD (and other disabilities) mastering previously challenging assignments with the help of the latest and greatest high-tech gadgetry. In fact, we may be doing our children a disservice by thinking of AT in such narrow terms. As defined by the Assistive Technology Act
Explore a range of DIY assistive technology solutions using common materials to enhance accessibility and independence. This guide highlights creative ways to use must-have materials like zip ties, foam tubing. With simple materials and straightforward ideas, these DIY techniques empower users to create personalized, effective solutions tailored to diverse needs. From minor adjustments to larger modifications, these projects are designed to inspire practical adaptations for everyday challenges.
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Writing is one of the most challenging areas for students with special needs, and often an adult has to sit one-on-one with the studen...
The terms “assistive technology” and “adaptive technology” can both be used to refer to items that make tasks easier for people with disabilities.
Honda has announced that its Walking Assist Device has begun a clinical research trial in the US. The trial is underway in Chicago at the…
These techniques assist disabled and elderly people enhance their quality of life, improve health results & provide independent living alternatives. Read More
In this Transition Tech Talk Video, an assistive technology specialist from the Simon Technology Center answers a question about helping teens be more indepe...
Five tools for reading, writing, and time management that can help all students—not just those with learning disabilities.
This adapter allows you brush your teeth by moving your palm. It's useful for people that has lost their fingers' movement or has limited mo
It’s AAC month! AAC is an important aspect of my job as a special education teacher. What is AAC? AAC stands for Assistive and Augmentative Communication. It can be anything that helps a person communicate. Why is AAC so important? Imagine if you suddenly lost your ability to talk or even use parts of your […]
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Explore how assistive technology can help you or your loved ones bridge the gap between ability and disability! See and try a selection of assistive technology, with options for all disabilities. Ask questions and discuss recommendations to find the most appropriate technology for your abilities and needs. The AT Network at Ability Tools expands the […]
