Assistive Technology, General
Assistive technology devices are designed to make your day-to-day living easier, while also increasing your overall level of independence. Advances in adaptive technology have given people with disabilities new opportunities to move beyond those disabilities to participate and contribute at higher levels, whether with friends and family, in the community, or on the job. The following articles will tell you more about who's doing what in assistive technology devices, and give you a better idea of what recent advances may hold promise for you.
Have you ever wished you had a robot to complete tasks that your disability makes difficult? Check out El-E, the latest effort from Georgia Tech's Center for Healthcare Robotics.
You've got to see the photos of this assistive technology Desktop Desk, a breakthrough in the special education classroom or at home.
The Desktop Desk: Assistive Technology Device For Students with Disabilities
People with autism, particularly children, find assistive technology makes daily life simpler and less stressful. From low level technology to high, discover the range of products and materials available, often at low cost.
Assistive Technology for Autism: Available at All Costs and for All Levels
Special education needs can often be augmented with software and/or hardware for your home computer. Take a look at some of the best options on the market.
Special Education Needs: Top Nine Assistive Technology Products for Special Needs Kids
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Let’s Get Inventing and Renew the Entrepreneurial Spirit!
Did you know that 20% of the 55+ million Americans with disabilities are unemployed? So, what do you do if you are one of the 11,000,000 people out of work? Sit back and blame your disability? ...
How to Protect Against Cell Phone Radiation Microwaves
No one really knows if cell phone radiation causes brain tumors. Here are eight ways to reduce radiation from your phone, including how to find out how much radiation your phone emits.
Best Assistive Technology for Communication: TapToTalk
Assistive technology for communication doesn't get any better than TapToTalk. If you're looking for an inexpensive, customizable, socially acceptable way for your child to "talk", this is it.
Smartphone Apps Provide Assistive Technology for Disabled
Assistive technology for the disabled is going mainstream with the latest phone apps that can read labels and compare pricing.
Poppin’ Wheelies, Pimpin’ Rides: Wheelchair Modifications to Get the Most Out of Your Chair
Looking for practical, inexpensive solutions to your power or manual wheelchair modifications problem? Find everything from night lights to cargo trailer and where to get them, cheap.
Top 6 Assistive Communication Technology
Our picks for the hottest new assistive communications technology, from iPods to the world’s most powerful communications device that fits in your pocket.
