Category: Discussion

Choosing Assistive Technology

Posted on November 30, 2015 by In A.T. Devices, Discussion
A finger pointing to assistive technology
We’ve compiled a list featuring seven of the most important things to consider when choosing any piece of Assistive Technology (AT): Focus on the task, not the disability It’s important to prioritize your focus when dealing with Assistive Technology, as it’s very easy to become overwhelmed by all of the options. Try and make a…

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Tips for Creating Accessible Word Documents

Posted on June 07, 2015 by In Discussion, Writing
A person using a mouse and keyboard
When creating documents, our aim should be to make all our documents as accessible as possible in both the print and the digital format. That being said, sometimes making a website or a document accessible can be a bit of a challenge especially when working across disabilities. What works for one disability may not work…

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What is Assistive Technology?

Posted on January 07, 2015 by In Discussion
A young woman with an iPad
Definition: An item or piece of equipment that can be used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities. Who uses Assistive Technology? Anyone can use Assistive Technology (AT). People use assistive technology everyday to perform tasks in their lives and do not even know it. Typically people who have disabilities will use assistive technology to…

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