In the summer of 2016, Mike Vaughan’s life changed forever. A semi-truck crushed his small Volkswagen Golf, and he sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) — one of the leading causes of death and disability across the globe. Vaughan’s long recovery in the hospital and at home left him feeling increasingly isolated and confined. A […]
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J-Popper Ring-Pull Can Opener
Many love the “Easy Open” cans with the ring-pulls on them. However, for individuals with arthritis, dexterity issues and more these cans are anything but easy to open. This is where the J-Popper comes in handy.The J-Popper is a can opener that easily opens any can with a ring-pull mechanism. While using this simple device, […]
Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog
According to Learning Resources, “Through practice and repetition, children can develop their fine motor skills to help refine movements and hone precision. Fine motor skills allow children to perform actions with the small muscles in the hands, fingers, and wrists.” If you’re looking for a toy to practice fine motor skills on, look no further than […]
ecobee Switch+
Stuart Lombard was on a mission to reduce his family’s carbon footprint and save money. He found several ways to conserve energy, but most were complex and expensive. After discovering that heating and cooling made up a majority of his home energy use, he soon founded ecobee in 2007. Ecobee is a company that makes […]
Web Accessibility Webinar
Are you an experienced web developer interested in learning about how to make your website more accessible? Join renowned web accessibility professional Dennis Lembrée for a full day webinar on web accessibility for developers! Web Accessibility Webinar Details: Who: Dennis Lembrée When: May 9, 2018 from 11am – 4pm Eastern time What: Webinar covering items like: Background on […]
Fidget Dodecagon for ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, More
It’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I struggle with anxiety and ADHD every single day. Fortunately, I have learned the many benefits of fidgets to help me channel my energy. By channeling my hyperactive and anxious energy into a fidget, I’m better able to focus and relax. One fidget I have recently […]