“Indiana is becoming more accessible now than ever before,” said Ric Edwards, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program Director for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A wheelchair user since 1970, Edwards has watched closely as the state’s level of accessibility has evolved over the years. His work for the DNR involves keeping […]
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Steve Swain: An Assistive Technology Champion
While looking back at when he started as Indiana AgrAbility’s rural rehabilitation specialist, Stephen J. Swain, ATP, let out a hearty laugh and said, “I really had no idea what I was getting into.” Swain has family members with disabilities, but the world of assistive technology (AT) and the language of accessibility was foreign to […]
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Traveling with Disability: Plan, Prepare … and Have Fun!
People with disabilities can enjoy nearly all the same pleasurable fruits of life as those without disability, though it may take a little more planning and preparation. That’s true of many leisurely pursuits, including traveling – whether it’s across the globe, to another state or even within your own city. This is especially the case […]
Freedom Chair : battery-operated chair lift
Some individuals with progressive muscle weakness need just a little assistance to help them stand. The Freedom Chair by Stand Aid of Iowa offers just that! While many recliner chairs are designed to help users stand by pushing them forward, the Freedom Chair helps by lifting the user up! Stand Aid of Iowa has been manufacturing “quality, durable standing […]
Eye tracking technology
Individuals with ALS, a spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, and more may all have little to no upper body strength. The inability to move upper extremities once meant these individuals could no longer independently operate something like a PC, but eye tracking software changes that. Tobii Dynavox is a company offering several products and […]
Tecla Shield: Hands-free control of smart devices
Assistive technology can make things more convenient for some, but for others it makes things possible! Smart devices have indubitably helped thousands of individuals with special needs communicate, control switches, and so much more. However, some individuals with upper-body mobility impairments aren’t able to operate their smart device(s) independently. This is where the Tecla Shield comes in. […]