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Financial > Loans
Where to Find Low-Interest Loans for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications in Your State
...need a wheelchair accessible van. A communication device for your child. Ramps and a bathroom remodel. You've...that support independence. Coverage is broad: mobility devices, communication systems, hearing aids, vehicle...support independence. Coverage is broad: mobility devices, communication systems, hearing aids, vehicle modifications,...
News > Technology
Smart Home Technology That Improves Independence for People with Disabilities
...about how these devices function as assistive...whether smart home devices can help. It's...help. It's which devices address the barriers...Assistants Remove the Mobility Barrier. Amazon...someone with limited mobility is that voice commands...a deadbolt. The device responds to a spoken...display-equipped model. The device itself is the cheapest...compatible smart devices throughout the...
Lifestyle > Relationships
Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence
...The app includes fields for accessibility needs, mobility devices, and support requirements, so you're not...includes fields for accessibility needs, mobility devices, and support requirements, so you're not trying...app-based, which makes it accessible on a range of devices but less mobile-friendly than Dateability. Hiki...
Lifestyle > Independence
Assistive Technology That Helps: Tools for Daily Living Independence
A practical guide to assistive devices for self-care, household tasks, and mobility, organized by skill, not device type.
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Tariffs Are Raising the Cost of Wheelchairs, AAC Devices, and Medications — What Families Can Do
...wheelchairs, walkers, adaptive equipment, AAC devices, and specialty medications. Most durable...lifts, adaptive seating, positioning devices. Manufacturing is concentrated overseas;...insurance reimbursement rates. AAC devices: Speech-generating devices, communication...rates. AAC devices: Speech-generating devices, communication tablets, eye-gaze hardware....
Assistive Tech > Virtual Assistants
Alexa vs. Google Home: Which Virtual Assistant Works Best for Your Disability?
...third-party app integration. Neither of those things is why someone with a mobility limitation, a vision impairment, or a processing disorder is reading a...builds routines that hold up in daily use? Which works with the specific devices most families in the disability community already own? Those questions...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Gait Trainers for Children: When Walkers Aren't Enough
...sneakers. The question sitting in the car with you on the way home is: why? That question has a real answer, and it starts with understanding what the two devices do differently. What a Gait Trainer Does. A standard walker gives your child something to hold and lean on. That's genuinely useful for a child who...
Assistive Tech > Software
Assistive Technology Revolutionizing the Lives of Individuals with Special Needs
...It can be simple tools or complex devices. The goal is to help individuals be...a wheelchair allows someone with mobility issues to get around without relying...others to carry them. A communication device gives a non-verbal person a way to...Adjustable beds and lift chairs aid with mobility. Specialized computer mice and keyboards...
Special Needs > Muscular Dystrophy
Empowering Families in the Muscular Dystrophy Journey
...include: Pediatrician or primary care doctor Neurologist who specializes in nerve and muscle disorders Physical therapist to help with strength and mobility Occupational therapist to help with daily living skills Respiratory therapist to help with...
Assistive Tech > Mobility
Assistive Technology for Enhanced Mobility in Individuals with Special Needs
...of Assistive Technology for Mobility. Assistive technology has...quality of life. Assistive devices also help people conserve...more on their own. Types of Mobility Assistive Technology. There...common types of assistive devices for mobility: Wheelchairs...types of assistive devices for mobility: Wheelchairs - manual or...
Research > Funding
Investing in the Future of Special Needs Research and Innovation
...impact is in the development of cutting-edge assistive technologies. These devices and software help people with disabilities communicate, learn, work, and...research include: Eye-gaze controlled computers for people with limited mobility Smartphone apps that help manage and track symptoms Wearable sensors to...
Special Needs > Mobility Limitations
Strategies for Navigating Life with Mobility Limitations
Introduction. Mobility limitations can make everyday activities...resources to help you navigate life with mobility limitations. You'll learn about adaptive...how to use it safely. Other helpful devices include: Grab bars and handrails...for everyone, including people with mobility limitations. Exercise can improve...