SAM, I am. This clever trackball device R.J. Cooper calls Switch-Adapted Mouse (that’s where SAM comes in) allows a person with no or limited gross-motor hand (or fine-motor head) […]
Dyslexia. Many otherwise highly capable university students, such as Jason, Abigail, and Brian have a drive to excel. However, their dyslexia has made access to textbooks and other written [...]
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 [...]
During his second year at college, Jason realizing he was having difficulties with time management and organization. He reached out to his counselor at the N.J. Division of Vocational […]
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 [...]
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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