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Employment and Assistive technology

I understand this is a longer blog then most of you have time for, however, it is worth reading, if limited on time, jump down to key findings. For people with disabilities, employment is the best route to independence. I strongly feel that Assistive technology (AT) is often crucial in removing barriers to employment, and … Read more

In short, I am GRATEFUL!

Our first blog! What should I share with all of you? I did a lot of back and forth on this one. I considered writing about our new website and how difficult it is to build an accessible site. I thought about writing about the years we have been in service. I played with the … Read more

Brief History of Assistive Technology by Niraj Parikh

Per Marcia J. Scherer, “The term Assistive Technology (AT) was coined in the Technology Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-407), but the concept, under a variety of names or under no particular name at all, long predates that legislation” Scherer, M. (2002) and as per Scherer this AT field has … Read more

October is National Ergonomics Month

What is Ergonomics? Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging workplaces, products and systems so that they fit the people who use them. Most people have heard of ergonomics and think it is something to do with seating or with the design of car controls and instruments – and it is, but it is so much … Read more