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 Mother Watches over You, and Silver Mother Watches over Her
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted December 11, 2018

Mother Watches over You, and Silver Mother Watches over Her

    Worried about your elderly Mom (or Dad)? Silver Mother watches over her family, a set of four multipurpose sensors called “Cookies.” These monitor any important object. Such as […]

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 With Assistive Technology, to College and Beyond! Dan Wrinn Is Able to Pursue His Dream
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology, Cerebral Palsy, College for People with Disabilities, Our Consumers
Posted November 20, 2018

With Assistive Technology, to College and Beyond! Dan Wrinn Is Able to Pursue His Dream

    Dan Wrinn was determined to fulfill his goal of earning a degree in Fire Science and Administration. His cerebral palsy, however, presented several challenges. With right assistive [...]

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 Assistive Tech Keeps Track of the Home, Offering Independence
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology
Posted November 6, 2018

Assistive Tech Keeps Track of the Home, Offering Independence

  Home safety is on everyone’s mind, and knowledge is power. For persons with disabilities, this takes on an even greater degree of importance. Though the Samsung SmartThings home monitoring [...]

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 It’s About Disability Employment: “America’s Workforce: Empowering All”
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By Dan
In Disability Awareness Month, Employment Services for People with Disabilities
Posted October 1, 2018

It’s About Disability Employment: “America’s Workforce: Empowering All”

It’s true. Disability advocates and self-advocates do not allow disability to define who they are… or aren’t. The same idea applies to employment. In fact, October is National Disability [...]

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 The Last Straws?  (Yes, We’re Talking About Assistive Technology)
By Dan
In Assistive Tech Tuesday, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized
Posted July 17, 2018

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 [...]

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 Paul B. Has New Hope for a New Job
By Dan
In Employment Services for People with Disabilities
Posted July 6, 2018

Paul B. Has New Hope for a New Job

  “I feel good,” says Paul B., about the prospect of his recent hard work paying off… with work, in the form of a job in the community. Paul has […]

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 Voting: Your Right, Your Independence!
By Dan
In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Events, In New Jersey
Posted July 4, 2018

Voting: Your Right, Your Independence!

Independence Day is about patriotism, serving one’s country. Independence is about self-determination. It’s critical to the well-being of all Americans. This holds especially true of [...]

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 Notable Disability Articles: Period Ending June 15, 2018
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Disability News and Highlights, Job and Career Opportunities
Posted June 16, 2018

Notable Disability Articles: Period Ending June 15, 2018

  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 [...]

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 Voting: Your Right, Your Independence
By Dan
In Advocacy and Self-Advocacy, Events, In New Jersey
Posted June 14, 2018

Voting: Your Right, Your Independence

  Flag Day is about patriotism, serving your country. Participating in our democracy is the single most important and powerful way to advocate or self-advocate for the rights and well-being [...]

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 Our Latest Notable and Favorite Disability Articles
By Dan
In Advancing Opportunity News, Disability Awareness and Appreciation, Disability News and Highlights
Posted April 16, 2018

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 [...]

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