AAC Professionals Dare to Lead
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 [...]
The Last Straws? (Yes, We’re Talking About Assistive Technology)
For most people, single-use plastic utensils, containers and, yes, straws are a convenience. So are bags, toys, sunglasses, food packaging, and nearly any other product imaginable. And we [...]
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Disability News and Highlights
Posted Our Latest Notable and Favorite Disability Articles
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 [...]
More than Just Awareness: Autism Appreciation and Acceptance
It’s one of the most recognizable symbols; yet, it represents a complete mystery. A jigsaw puzzle is made up of many interlocking pieces. Each piece is a different color. Each […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black History Month: Prominent African Americans with Disabilities
Black History Month is an important time to recognize important events and people of African descent. That said, one disability advocacy group, the National Council on Independent [...]
Birth Defects: Prevent to Protect
We have all heard the old the old proverb: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Of course, not all birth defects, which manifest themselves as […]
The Genius of Braille: A Real Eye-Opener “Giving Braille a New Lease on Life”
Braille itself is timeless. However, innovations in assistive technology hail exciting times for Braille. Or as the World Blind Union (WBU), the organization behind World Braille Day, puts it: [...]