Great Success Came in Small Packages
Meet Victoria. The name is fictitious, but little girl with SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) is very real. SMA is genetic disease affects the part of the nervous system […]
All That Glitters Presents Many Types of Stimulation
Yes, it’s a toy. And for very young children with severe cognitive disabilities, All That Glitters offers various types of stimulation. All That Glitters is a new multi-sensory […]
Pal Pads: The Slim but Mighty Switch
Switches and buttons come in many sizes, shapes, and colors. Individuals who have limited physical movement or neurological involvement need a control that is easily activated. From [...]
Good Vibrations with the Koosh Switch
Assistive Technology. Many people who read those words think of technology, high technology. Indeed, most of what is in our Technology Lending Center is indeed high-tech. AT, however, can [...]
Making Things Straight with the Wobble Switch
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 […]
You’ve Got a Friend in Me: The Buddy Button and Big Button
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 […]
Switching to High-Tech with SCATIR
Most switches are fairly simple devices, usually consisting of a button requiring only a very light touch. For persons challenged with fine-motor control, there are paddles and joysticks, [...]
It’s All About That BASS
Famous for its hard- and software products to help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, Don Johnston also offers devices enabling these pupils to gain easy access to [...]