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#ATAwarenessDay- It’s kind of a big deal!

  What’s the big deal about #ATAwarenessDay today, March 1st?! Celebrating things that help people hear, read, learn, walk, speak, type, write, eat, remember? Yep – Assistive Technology. It’s kind of a big deal! The definition of assistive technology (AT) may vary for each individual.  However, the federal definition is as follows: “An assistive technology device […]

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Step2Bed Bedside Step Stool

Last week, I wrote about Step2Tub, an assistive product that can help prevent falls while getting in and out of the tub.  The same company also offers Step2Bed, which can help users get in and out of bed more easily. Most beds sit too high, making them difficult to get in and out of.  Step2Bed […]

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ATU613 – Acapela Group and My-Own-Voice with Nicolas Mazars

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. Special Guest: Nicolas Mazars – Inclusive Market Manager and My Own Voice Product Owner – Acapela Group Main Web […]

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey 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! Kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires.  If you’re looking for a product […]

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Step2Tub Portable Rail and Step for Bathroom

Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more.  If you’re looking for something to help prevent falls, check out the Step2Tub.  According to the product’s description, it is the “safest way to get in and out of the tub” independently.  The Step2Tub is made of industry-grade […]

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Relaying the Opportunity for Deaf Independence

From the telegraph to rotary phones to landlines, email and texting, our methods of communication have evolved a great deal over the decades. These changes have been vital for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Just ask Greg Gantt, who has experienced the impact of these technological advancements firsthand not only as a […]