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Writer: Laura Medcalf Each year across America, many celebrate the beginning of summer on Memorial Day by grilling their favorite meats and relaxing outdoors with their loved ones. To many, this may...
View Article#MoveInMay: Everyone Needs to Move for National Physical Fitness Month
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Communications May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It’s a great time to get moving and get committed to living a healthier and more active...
View ArticleDog-operated light switch
Performing common household tasks such as turning on a lamp for instance, are often taken for granted. However, for individuals with mobility limitations, a task like operating a floor switch proves...
View ArticleTop 5 things to consider when designing an accessible kitchen for wheelchair...
Writer: Nikol Prieto Many people find themselves needing accessible homes for themselves or family members. There are approximately 30 million Americans using wheelchairs and the number of people who...
View ArticleTop 5 things to consider when designing an accessible bathroom for wheelchair...
Writer: Nikol Prieto As we discussed last week, many people are finding themselves needing to accommodate their home due to using a wheelchair and also in preparing to remain in their homes as they...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Elevators
After writing a post on the history of the light bulb and GE’s new smart bulb, I pondered the evolution of other everyday inventions. As I was leaving my office yesterday I began to daydream asking...
View ArticleIt All Starts With a Dream: Spotlight on Laura Medcalf
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing Communications “I want to be a Disney Princess.” Right away I knew Laura Medcalf and I were kindred spirits. Not only do we share a love for Disney but our...
View Article8 great gardening tools for people with disabilities
The act of gardening offers many benefits to our planet as well as its vast population. It is an activity that connects us to Mother Earth, provides us with both prismatic environments and nutritious...
View ArticleIntroducing the ultimate off-road wheelchair: The HexHog
I cannot count how many times an individual has asked me regarding my power wheelchair: “Does that thing go off-roading?!” Each time I am asked this, I politely chuckle and smile, wishing my chair...
View ArticleInclusive Halloween
I don’t know about ya’ll, but in my personal opinion the best time of the year is right around the corner. I love fall for the weather, foliage changes and my favorite holiday, Halloween. The very...
View ArticleIt’s What’s On the Inside — AND the Outside — That Counts
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing “Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.” – Marc Jacobs, American fashion designer But for people with disabilities, living in their clothes can often...
View Article3 steps to make airline travel easier for people with mobility challenges
As we are coming upon the holiday season, many people are planning holiday travel and a lot of folks will be flying to get to their destination. Traveling by plane can be stressful and for those with...
View ArticleControl your computer with the Jouse3!
For individuals with mobility impairments, there are several assistive technologies available to help them control their computers and other devices. A company behind some of these technologies,...
View ArticleFlexible Utensils
For many individuals with special needs, performing fine motor tasks such as writing or feeding oneself proves to be quite the challenge. While there are many products available to help said...
View ArticleGo Free Wheelin’ with the FreeWheel!
Individuals who use a manual wheelchair often find themselves unable to successfully travel through rough terrain. Racing is also a major challenge for these individuals, as they have to focus on the...
View ArticleorbiTouch Keyless Keyboard
For some individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, autism and more, using the standard QWERTY keyboard is not an option. The orbiTouch Keyless...
View Article3 Kitchen Gadgets to Simplify Your Life
If you’re like me, you love the idea of enjoying a nice, home cooked meal. But when it comes down to the prep work, you’d prefer to just order in. Though I do enjoy cooking at home, after I battle...
View Article3 Ergotron Desk Mounts
There are many options available for individuals to mount their LCD displays for better viewing and productivity. However, several of these options lack flexibility and an emphasis on ergonomics....
View ArticleArt Revolutionized for the Visually Impaired
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Art. What is art? According to the dictionary, art is the “expression or application of human creative skill and...
View ArticleTech Tip: Saddle Chair by Salli
On a daily basis, especially at the workplace, we often find ourselves in an ongoing cycle: we sit, we stand, we sit, we stand, and repeat. How could you lessen the strain by making your workspace...
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