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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.

  • Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Empowering My Life and Work

    Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC): Empowering My Life and Work Discover how Assistive Technology (AT) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) have revolutionized my personal and professional life. As an accessibility tester and advocate, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of these tools. AT and AAC: Bridging Gaps and Creating Opportunities…

  • AT Awareness Event

    On November 20, 2024, I had the pleasure of participating as a panelist at an AT Awareness Event hosted by Wilson Inclusive Solutions (WINS). During the event, I shared my experiences as an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) user. AAC is a form of AT (Assistive Technology) that allows people with communication disabilities to communicate…

  • The MouthPad

    Have you ever heard of the MouthPad? It is a revolutionary piece of technology that I was unfamiliar with until April 2023, but it has become an indispensable part of my life.   This groundbreaking device was created by Augmental, a San Francisco-based startup and MIT breakaway lab co-founded by brilliant engineers Tomas Vega and…

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