Last week, I wrote about the Relish Day Connect Clock, which is a simplified clock for individuals with dementia. Another available product that helps promote independence is the Relish Day Hub! According to the product’s description: “The Day Hub is the first product of its kind on the market, with patent-pending technology that provides a […]
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Nostalgia MyMini Personal Electric Skillet and Grill
Many individuals with mobility challenges due to muscular dystrophy, arthritis, spinal cord injury, and more, may have difficulty preparing food on a standard stove. Fortunately, there are products like the Nostalgia MyMini Personal Electric Skillet and Grill that can help said individuals prepare their own food. The MyMini Personal Electric Skillet and Grill is both […]
Accessible QR Codes: More Than Dots and Dashes
QR codes are ubiquitous in today’s world. From stickers and posters to TV advertisements and billboards, these quick-scan options have been around for nearly 30 years and are used by almost every company to get people to learn more about a product or service. Companies like Unilever and Coca-Cola are starting to put QR codes […]
Richard Propes Lives the NDEAM Dream
In light of Spina Bifida Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, check out this interview with disability advocate Richard Propes.
Air4All Makes Air Travel Accessible for Everyone
Every day, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Air Traffic Organization (ATO) provides service to more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers across more than 29 million square miles of airspace. And yet — commercial aviation is the only mode of transportation with no regulations allowing power wheelchair users to travel safely and with […]
High and Low-Tech Solutions for Limited Mobility
When thinking about mobility impairment, the image that often springs to many people’s minds is that of a wheelchair. However, even everyday items like Velcro shoes and rolling backpacks — which many people may not necessarily identify as assistive technology — are game-changers for people with limited mobility. “With or without disabilities, we all […]