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Posts with the Spinal Cord Injury tag
ATU621 – Brooke Ellison, PhD – Part 1
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: Brooke Ellison, PhD Website: https://www.brookeellison.com/ Find her books on Amazon: Look Both Ways: https://amzn.to/3MfPfsf Miracles Happen: https://amzn.to/3MfPxiP […]
3 Disability-Friendly Car Phone Mounts
Since I began driving, I have tried a few phone mounts in my van. Unfortunately, a majority of them require strength and good dexterity to secure and remove the phone from the mount. If you are looking for a more disability-friendly mount for your phone, keep on reading! Before diving into a few accessible mounts, […]
Monday Tech Tip: Assistive Technology Mobile Unit
Justin Amber, Equipment Lending Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads tells us about a new program at The INDATA Project called the Assistive Technology Mobile Unit. The Assistive Technology Mobile Unit allows us to take assistive technology directly to individuals who have spinal cord injuries. Check it out here:
Take the Next Step with a Robotic Exoskeleton
Each year, as many as 500,000 individuals experience a spinal cord injury, and 15 million people suffer a stroke. Many people are now getting the chance to take their next steps forward with the help of EksoGT. EksoGT is the first robotic exoskeleton to be granted clearance for rehabilitation purposes for use with stroke patients […]
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. […]