In a previous newsletter we discussed options for automating door opening, but in this article, we will go more in depth on how to control items in your environment. To…
In this issue I wanted to discuss power wheelchair and scooters. People often use the terms power wheelchair and scooter interchangeably. Both of the devices have their pros and cons. …
Houston Abilities Expo 2011 Houston Abilities Expo 2011 For those of you who came out to the Abilities Expo for our presentation – “Simple Home Modifications for Everyone” – THANK…
Reading Without A Book If you ever wanted to know how to access reading material in alternate forms – this is the article for you! This article focuses on those…
Now that it is officially summer, it is time to have some fun in the sun! For people with disabilities, traveling can be more work than fun. The extra preparation…
For people who spend a lot of time sitting, or if someone has difficulty getting clothes on/off, there are a number of solutions to make getting dressed easier. There are…
Some of us do not want to touch anything in the bathroom, even in our own homes! Some might consider this a psychological problem, but technology has now made it…
Every morning we wake up, go through our normal routine and leave the house to take on the day. There is one step of this process that you make be…
Now that the weather is warming up, we all want to get out of the house and enjoy the spring weather! One often overlooked obstacle for people with disabilities is…
I think that there is a misconception that assistive technology is only for people with disabilities. This picture is starting to change. As more and more “regular” tech is being…