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  Think of Netscape, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS… Back in 1995, these applications were hot, but how many people still remember them? In that year, another program was released: Job Access […]

  This is the time of year for gratitude. Among the disability community, it’s a time to reflect on the good things in life, even in the face of adversity […]

Aira is pronounced “Eye Ra.” According to the company, the ancient Egyptian symbol known as the eye of the god Ra (or eye of Re) was the feminine counterpart of […]

At Advancing Opportunities, we excel in providing residential and respite services to people of with all disabilities, along with advocacy and education services for parents and guardians and [...]

“Nonverbal” is, at times, an inaccurate label for some people with disabilities. Though unable to speak or are difficult to understand, many people with cerebral palsy or Down syndrome, or […]

“It is important to remember that we are advocates for those who may not be listened to or do not have the understanding to advocate for themselves,” says Ziana Keith, […]

On September 5, we discussed the Clarity P300 phone, which has useful features for users with visual and auditory disabilities. That device is an old-fashioned corded phone for users who […]

  There has been increasing concern about whether people running for office in state and local elections have been considering the needs of the nation’s largest minority: people with [...]

Fred Tchang, Director of Advancing Opportunities’ Assistive Technology Services Department will be presenting a workshop at the New Jersey Association of Community Providers’ 34th [...]

  Most of the time, epilepsy is an invisible disability. That is, until it strikes unexpectedly. Epilepsy is a disease of the brain characterized by seizures, uncontrolled and involuntary [...]