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5 Pieces of Adaptive Technology with Widespread Appeal

Jun 10, 2020 Adaptive Products, Safety, Aging in Place, Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Veterans, Senior Citizens

A lot of the technology in our daily lives was initially developed for the benefit of people with disabilities but showed usefulness and popularity with non-disabled people as well. Here are some examples: Electric toothbrush The Broxodent electric toothbrush was invented in 1954 to aid those with limited motor skills.…

Modern TV Characters Played by Actors with Disabilities

May 19, 2020 Life in a Wheelchair, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth

Through the perseverance of disability activists, casting directors are starting to ensure that actors with disabilities play characters with disabilities, rather than casting a non-disabled actor in those limited roles. This representation allows for the character to be portrayed more accurately and encourages the hiring of disabled actors. Frequently, the…

A Guide to Adaptive Clothing

May 11, 2020 Adaptive Products, Spinal Cord Injuries, Disabled Youth, Senior Citizens

If you are newly disabled following an injury or adjusting to age-related changes in your mobility, you may find that your existing clothing provides challenges while getting dressed. Luckily, there are a lot of options on the market to meet the needs of all styles and abilities. Self-Dress Adaptive Clothing For…