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Author Archives: improveability
Abilities Expo 2014
Come see us at the Abilities Expo in Houston, TX Looking for a chance to see and to touch assistive technology in person? Well the Abilities Expo is the place to be. The event takes place Friday July 25 through … Continue reading
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What did you say? Voice Recogntion Software – Common Pitfals and Misconceptions
I have a lot of clients that have difficulty with writing. The causes for these difficulties are widely varied, but one potential solution is voice recognition software. First of all lets get some definitions clear. Often when a client has … Continue reading
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Tagged assistive technology, dictaton, dragon, speech to text, text to speech, training, voice recogntion, writng
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iOS Devices as Assistive Technology – an Introduction
The world of Assistive Technology is changing so fast, it is often hard to keep up! Even for someone like me who is constantly trying to stay ahead of the curve of what is available in the world of technology … Continue reading
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Tagged apps, assistive technology, calendar, email, iOS, ipad, iphone, ipod touch, newsletter, note taking, traumatic brain injury, universal design
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Onscreen Keyboard – A New Way to Type
Onscreen Keyboard If using a standard computer keyboard is difficult for you, but you can use a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device, an onscreen keyboard can allow you to regain access to the keyboard. An onscreen keyboard is just … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, dasher, keyboard, mac, mouse, onscreen keyboard, pointing device, trackball, typing, windows
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Power Wheelchair Care
Tips for Power Wheelchair Users Power wheelchairs are complicated devices. Using a power wheelchair can be overwhelming at first. Here are some tips to keep your chair in good condition and working for you!
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Tagged batteries, charging, cross slope, electronics, joystick, lock out, porportional, power wheelchair, safety, storage, tilt, transferring, wheelchair maintenance
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Patient Lifts
Patient Lift If a person with a disability needs help being transferred, one solution is a lift. This type of lift is often called a Hoyer lift, which was a brand name, but has become a synonym for this style … Continue reading
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Tagged divided leg sling, hoyer, lift, newsletter, prescription, sling, U sling
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Case Study – Denise Salinas
A Case Study – Denise Salinas In this issue we will highlight one of our recent success stories. Here is a little background on our client, Denise Salinas. Ms. Salinas had polio as a child, which has left her legs … Continue reading
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Tagged case study, computer, couch, ergonomics, jobsite accommodation, medical coding, newsletter, polio, recliner, seizure
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