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We thought it would be great to enhance our website by adding a place where new, neat, information on products, services, friends, and the AT industry could be posted and responded.

Assistive Technologies, Inc.

Computer Access Solutions for work, school, and home.


Friday, May 23, 2008

Used Eyegaze Communications System

This is a real bargain at $7,500. The current list price of this product is $13,850. This is an Eye Gaze Communications System complete with second computer access. It is up to absolutely current specifications. This system allows a person to control a computer and to type on a keyboard to produce synthesized speech with his/her eye movement only. This is the best price that we have ever offered on a system like this.

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

How to walk with a blind person

Actually, it's very simple. Offer him/her your elbow. Two fingers on your elbow are all that is necessary for a blind individual to follow your lead. He/she will walk slightly behind you. If you begin climbing steps, a signal will be sent, because your elbow will raise up. Conversely, when you descend the stairs, your elbow will move down. Also, any turns that you make are signaled in the same way.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Use of the term handicapped

Have you ever used the word? Do you know where it came from? Many years ago when families had a disabled member, they were thought to be unable to contribute. When the rest of the family went out to the fields for the day to work, the disabled family member was placed out in the front yard, under the tree, where they would sit and watch the world go by. In their lap was placed a hat for people to drop coins into as they drove by in their carriages. These disabled folks were said to be handy with their caps, which shortened to handicapped. In the business, when we hear people use this term, we know that they don't know anything about disabilities. So what is the proper terminology? Call me a person with a disability. It works just fine.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Bethesda Rehabilitation Ministry, Anshan, China

I thought you might like to meet a friend of mine. His name Zhang Xu. He is a medical doctor from China. Like myself, he was hurt in an accident and became a quadriplegic. Since his accident he has dedicated his life to helping those with disabilities through his ministry in Anshan, China. If you send him an e-mail at zhangxuhk@yahoo.com.CN , I'm sure he will gladly send you his monthly newsletter, featuring the great work that he is doing over there.

Friday, January 18, 2008

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome to our blog! Stop by often. We plan to keep you up to date with the latest industry information, ATI deals, and updates on the Independence One, amongst other interesting information.