Showing posts with label Innovation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Innovation. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

DIY AT Accomodations

Build Better Accommodation Solutions for Less


urchasing an adaptive device doesn't mean a student with a disability will reap its benefits. Cost can lead schools to buy ineffective solutions; ideal products procured with training provision can gather dust in a resource room; some equipment goes unused for lack of one accommodating tweak.
Dr. Therese Willkomm has encountered every scenario that prevent products from becoming solutions. She's built a national reputation for innovating home, school, and worksite accommodations that has earned her the nickname, "The MacGyver of Assistive Technology."

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Alternative Access Devices

Mouth Game Controller
Quad Control is a mouth operated game controller that uses sip and puff switches. It is used by people who only have control of their mouth and neck muscles. Use of the device has been found to strengthen these muscles.

Xbox controller on stand


mike-xbox

Quad Control was created by Ken Yankelevitz ( read his story here)