The world of Assistive Technology is changing so fast, it is often hard to keep up! Even for someone like me who is constantly trying to stay ahead of the…
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Toilet Access Basics I visit people with disabilities every week, and whether I am there to look at their home for accessibility, or some high tech need, we inevitably end…
Patient Lift If a person with a disability needs help being transferred, one solution is a lift. This type of lift is often called a Hoyer lift, which was a…
A Case Study – Denise Salinas In this issue we will highlight one of our recent success stories. Here is a little background on our client, Denise Salinas. Ms. Salinas…
Tub Access In this issue we will discuss products and techniques to help with tub access. In a previous article we discussed ways to use the bathroom without having to…
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…