Brain injury (BI) is one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Every year, an estimated 1.7 million Americans sustain a BI. And approximately 5.3 million are living with a disability caused by a brain injury. As discussed in a previous Easterseals blog, a TBI is “caused by a bump, blow […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
UPLIFT Motion Stool from Human Solution
It’s no secret how unhealthy it is to sit at a desk for a majority of the day. Human Solution is on a mission to provide the “healthiest and most productive office solutions.” One example of their products is the ergonomic UPLIFT Motion Stool. The UPLIFT Motion Stool “has what your body needs for any […]
Consumer Highlight: Dave Brodzinski
Dave was born in Michigan and has lived in northern Indiana area all of his adult life. He was born 2 1/2 months premature. Due to him being premature, he was kept in an incubator. While in the incubator Dave suffered from retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which is a disease of the eye affecting prematurely […]
INDATA Project Survey
Did you know the INDATA Project offers one of the largest collections of podcast audio, YouTube video, and blog content that focuses on assistive technology? The content currently lives on a variety of platforms (e.g. Facebook, YouTube, iTunes, Google Play, Pinterest, Twitter, etc.) As of right now, the content is largely untagged and unorganized. We […]
4 Toys from Melissa & Doug
Last Thursday, I wrote about the Classroom Play Set from Melissa & Doug. Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play. The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination since 1989. Since they offer so many products, it would take far […]
Melissa & Doug School Time! Classroom Play Set
Melissa & Doug is a company that makes toys and other products that offer countless ways to play They believe the best playthings are “often simple concepts that inspire children to come up with their own twists.” The husband and wife team has been making toys that spark imagination and curiosity since 1989. One of […]