Saving Lives to Save Lives

Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing About 30 percent of men and women who have spent time in war zones experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); many of those veterans also suffer from depression. And approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide each year. Why not bring veterans and furry friends together with a program […]

Go Free Wheelin’ with the FreeWheel!

Individuals who use a manual wheelchair often find themselves unable to successfully travel through rough terrain.  Racing is also a major challenge for these individuals, as they have to focus on the chair not tipping over, thus they must pause to pop wheelies over obstacles on the course.  Naturally, there are specific chairs designed for such events, but they’re […]

ATU186 – NFB Newsline (Scott White), RESNA and ATIA Outcomes Research, On the Hill with Audrey Busch, Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns for disability technology

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: NFB Newsline with Scott White | www.nfbnewsline.org RESNA Research Committee collaborates on AT Outcomes Day at ATIA […]

Flexible Utensils

For many individuals with special needs, performing fine motor tasks such as writing or feeding oneself proves to be quite the challenge.  While there are many products available to help said individuals accomplish these tasks, the Flexible Utensils appear to be more… well, flexible. Pediatric Flexible Utensils, $19.95 The Flexible Utensils are available in three different […]

The 12 apps of Christmas for kids with special needs

Two things most kids love are Christmas and iPads. What better way to celebrate both than with Christmas apps?! Whether you are looking for apps to navigate the season, learn about christmas, make a christmas card or just for creative play we have a list of kid friendly apps for all types of abilities. The […]