Accessibility matters in every community
Neuralink: AI Empowering Independence A lot of folks have been asking me lately why I have such a keen interest in AI. You may, or may not, already know that I have and continue to live my life with a significant physical disability, called Charcot-Marie-Tooth. It is a progressive neurological disease that impacts my muscles. …
Neuromuscular Reconstruction Imagine a world where amputees can effortlessly control their prosthetic limbs, with the dexterity and finesse that rivals the movements of their natural hand. A world where typing, picking up small objects, and performing various tasks become second nature once again. Thanks to the groundbreaking advancements in neuromuscular reconstruction, this vision is no …
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Improving air travel for people who use wheelchairs is long overdue. As someone who had had a scooter barrier destroyed in Arizona and completely lost in the Bahamas, I understand this frustration firsthand. The Problem Of course, it differs for those with a higher level of disability that actually requires them to stay using their …
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Transforming Lives with AI: How Brain and Spine Implants are Overcoming Paralysis If you wonder if or how AI will be transforming lives, especially to help people with disabilities, then you will find this information amazing. It’s no secret that I am loving all things AI, check out my new site at NO Fear AI …
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Why is it so hard to find accessible hotel rooms? Finding accessible hotel rooms is not an easy task, still, and it is 2023. Whenever I do have a good experience that hotel then becomes somewhere I look forward to returning to simply because the heavy lifting of location an accessible room is eliminated. Now, …
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Apple has released a bundle of new features for the iPhone designed for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility. These include a Personal Voice feature that allows users to create a synthesized voice to talk with friends or family members. Additionally, Apple is introducing streamlined versions of its core apps to support users with cognitive …
Ability Level Challenge I’d like to invite you to ‘walk a minute in my shoes’ and join in my ability challenge that I am calling MY Mini Marathon. Re-inspiring Self Anyone who knows me – knows my walking is limited due to my CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) disease. That’s not new or going to change in any …
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Music is important in our household for lots of good-sounding reasons, but, in particular, because my partner is the host of Folk Roots Radio, a very popular folk music radio show. As a result, we attend a number of outdoor music festivals each summer and love to attend indoor music performances as well. Accessibility is …
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One of my favorite cartoons is the Wallace and Gromit clay animations. My partner recently shared an article called “The Right Trousers” with me that she came across from the UK Guardian Newspaper. We watched the episode mentioned in the article called – “The Wrong Trousers” and she recalled my comments at the time. Inspired …
April is Parkinson’s Disease awareness month. Awareness for Parkinson’s is critical because increased awareness elevates the attention directed toward seeking research funding. No Cure Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is named after James Parkinson, a neurosurgeon who first identified the ‘shaking palsy’ condition. He was born in England on April 11th, so that is now known as the official awareness …
How would you like to be able to use an accessible emoji? Apple Inc. For anything computer related, APPLE Inc. pretty much sets the standard. iMacs, iPads, and iPhones, already many built-in accessibility features such as, the voice over built-in screen reader, dictation, text to speech, text enlargement and contrast, and a switch control that enables the …
Winter Sports Winter fun may not appeal to everyone, but it’s nice to have the option if you like to frolic in the snow. For people with physical disabilities, winter sports are less accessible. One exception is sledge hockey which was created in Sweden in the 1960s. It has gone through several iterations and did …
Driverless vehicles are on the horizon. In fact, they may be just down the street! If you happen to be driving by the University of Toronto, don’t be alarmed if you see driverless vehicles motoring through the streets. As of last August, seven commercial vehicle groups were approved to test Autonomous Vehicles following a strict …
In the right surroundings children and water usually equals fun, especially on hot sunny days. The idea of an inclusive water splash park is a dream for a child restricted by disability. Water and wheelchairs, in most instances, is dangerous. At Morgan’s Inspiration Island this is not a concern. Over the past 30 years, I …
TINY HOUSE The tiny house culture is a growing concern and I believe it will expand as people downsize. For many, there will be an increasing need for wheelchair accessible tiny homes. The vast difference is how space is used to accommodate the bathroom and bedroom location. REGULAR TINY HOMES Most tiny homes do not exceed …
Reinventing The Wheel The well-known saying, “there’s no point in reinventing the wheel”, implies, that if something works then just leave it alone. Well, Rowheels has blown that theory right out the window and really has reinvented the wheel. Wheels used to propel manual wheelchairs. Their Rev-HX wheel design reverses how a person propels the …
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