Let’s hear it for prehensile thumbs! They are indeed a marvel of natural engineering. That said, we often take the fine-motor control of our hands and fingers for granted. […]
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love was the ever-present theme at our community-based respite events. Although feelings of love are present year round, this was a time [...]
Isn’t a joystick for gamers? Well, yes, in part. After all, last year, Microsoft made headlines in the disability community with its Xbox Adaptive Controller. All along, the [...]
Windshield wipers, the automatic transmission, electric turn signals. They are all standard equipment on our cars, devices we all take for granted. And let’s not stop with the traffic signal! [...]
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 [...]
Black History Month is an important time to recognize important events and people of African descent. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has [...]
The Board of trustees of the New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired is offering five scholarships to blind, vision-impaired, or deaf-blind individuals. The [...]
This video magnifier may cost a little more than others, but for some visually impaired people, the CANDY 5 HD II video magnifier was just what they needed, when […]
One of the first impressions one would have upon meeting Edward L. is how he loves to joke. His smile also gives it away. “It’s all good,” says Ed. […]
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