AM336 – Target’s Adaptive Costumes

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Believe it or not, Halloween is creeping up fast! The major superstore Target recently unveiled new inclusive […]

Lake Hope: Ready for School App

I went to the store the other day and the shelves were flooded with school supplies and “Back to School” signage. It’s hard to believe how it’s almost time for school to start back up again! If you’re looking for an app to help get your child ready, check out the Lake Hope: Ready for […]

Opening Windows 10 to Everyone

Microsoft’s mission is to “empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.” This kind of inclusivity is especially apparent in the Windows 10 update that launched earlier this summer. The update will vastly improve the system experience for all users, especially those with disabilities. Internally, the Windows accessibility team members refer to […]

Target offers adaptive Halloween costumes for kids

I dressed up as Cinderella several Halloweens in a row growing up. One year was especially memorable when my mom transformed my manual wheelchair into a silver, sparkling carriage. Of course, not every parent has the time, money, or crafting skills to make something both functional and fun. The major superstore Target has recently unveiled […]