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    For more than 18 years, Danica Lafortune had been a central figure, heading Weekend Recreation. This program serves families in Passaic and Essex counties, New Jersey. This summer, [...]

    Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices come in many forms. Examples include VoicePal Levels, Communication Builder, and the Accent 1400. This week, we revisit an [...]

  Who doesn’t love LEGO? As children, we are fascinated by the “magic” of those raised circles somehow fitting into the space of the brick above to create a strong […]

      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 [...]

    At age 8, he had lost his mother to a prolonged illness; his father had already abandoned him. While still grieving, Xavier’s grandparents faced the challenge of raising […]

  Sometimes, certain items are just out of reach. For people with arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back or knee problems, or other disability that limits hand strength, the TeleStik [...]

  From DHS/DDD Acting Assistant Commissioner Jonathan Seifried, “As they did last year, Governor Murphy and the New Jersey Legislature have identified an additional $36 million in [...]

  Apple iOS devices have a well-deserved reputation for their built-in accessibility features. In addition, many third-party apps and hardware are available on the market. An example of the [...]

  Just over a half century ago marked the passing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, amended by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Twenty-five years later and […]

  That many people with Autism need support with social skills is a given. This week, we learned three ways in which assistive technology is helping. First, there is a […]