Switches come in many sizes. In today’s piece, we’ll discuss two small but mighty switches, the Micro Light and the Cap switch, both by AbleNet. Micro Light […]
Assistive technology makes everyday tasks accessible to persons with a disability. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) enables people who cannot express their thoughts or needs [...]
As we have mentioned in this space earlier, people unable to express their needs, desires, and thoughts out loud still have something to say. (Previous examples also include QuickTalker [...]
They’re just in! The QuickTalker 12 and QuickTalker 23 from AbleNet are versatile assistive alternative communication (AAC) devices. QuickTalker is a dedicated speech-generating device [...]
The latest switch in our Assistive Tech Tuesday series may wobble, but it doesn’t fall down on the job. Wobble switches come in diverse forms; for now, we’ll […]
As children across the nation head back to school this week, it is worth examining BIGtrack, a trackball mouse by AbleNet made especially for their little hands. This friendly-looking […]
For persons with difficulties expressing their needs verbally, basic, easy-to-use communication is at hand! Single buttons are fine for a simple “yes” or “no,” but when it comes to […]
Switches. The selection seems endless. Some may look alike on the outside, but each one provides switch access in a slightly different manner. As the variety of disabilities is […]
Okay, we know this week’s featured product has been around for a while. Indeed, an example is an historic relic in the collection of the Computer History Museum, as […]
When it comes to computer-input devices, most people think of a mouse. For users with fine-motor challenges, there are mice of ergonomic design. Or there are paddles and joy […]
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