Blog Category
Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: Assistive Tech
Tools, devices, adaptations, tech breakthroughs … and learning how to work with them all.
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Be Part of History at the 2025 Virtual NWACS Conference!`
Are you passionate about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and creating a world with greater communication access? If you are, then your voice is essential to the NWACS community. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an educator, a family member, an AAC user, or someone just beginning to explore this vital field, we invite you to…
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Comparative Insights: Atalante X vs. Ekso Bionics in Functional Gait Training for Quadriplegia
Yesterday, Tuesday, August 19, I had the chance to walk in the Atalante X exoskeleton—and honestly, it was a game-changer. As someone who’s been a quadriplegic for years and gone through countless physical therapy sessions, I can say I’ve never felt as satisfied as I did after this one. By the end, I was drenched…
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Walking with Technology: One Hour That Changes Everything
Every Tuesday, I spend one powerful hour upright — walking with the support of the Atalante X exoskeleton. To some, it might seem like a brief session, just 60 minutes out of the week. But for me, as a quadriplegic woman who spends the majority of her life seated in a wheelchair, that one hour…