By Dan
Posted Agnes Owolabi Is Happy When the Residents Are Happy
She is the face the residents at the Hiawatha group home see when they go to bed at night. And when the residents wake up in the morning, it […]
Ergonomic Pens Are the Write Stuff
Sometimes, an assistive technology (AT) solution is relatively simple. In addition, in this space, we have featured AT solutions borrowed from the world at large. The EASYergonomics Expert [...]
Elizabeth Boggs: She Was There for Us
Born April 5, 1913, Elizabeth Monroe Boggs had a distinguished academic career in theoretical chemistry and mathematics, graduating with the highest honors from Bryn Mawr College and [...]
About that Extra Chromosome: Down Syndrome and Other National Trisomy Conditions
March 21. That’s three twenty-one. These numbers are symbolic of the medical name for Down syndrome: trisomy 21. In humans, each cell normally has 23 pairs of chromosomes, which […]
We’re Getting the Word Out on Assistive Technology!
It’s a busy time for our Assistive Technology Services team this spring and summer, as our specialist present at professional and trade events throughout the state! These are worthwhile [...]
“See Me for Me!” Raising Awareness for Developmental Disabilities
In the bad old days, many institutions for people with developmental disabilities had a shocking reputation. One just needs to read the novels of Charles Dickens or watch […]
Notable Disability Articles: Period Ending March 15, 2018
Welcome to our latest installment of noteworthy disability-themed articles! In addition, as a leader in the field, we are pleased to share our experience, knowledge, and expertise with the [...]
These Ergonomic Mice Are on the Ball!
Isn’t the trackball a thing of the past? Not at all! And it’s not only gamers who use trackball mice. Though they appear hopelessly bulky at first, their ergonomic […]
Watch Those Paralympians Soar!
Last month, we thrilled to the majesty of the PyeongChang Olympics. The saga continues! At the 2018 Winter Paralympics, from March 9 to 18, some 670 athletes from 46 […]
By Dan
In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Disability Awareness Month, International, World
Posted Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day also Acknowledge Women with Disabilities
March is the time of year to raise awareness the many social and cultural achievements of women. At this time, we would like to acknowledge women with disabilities past and […]