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NavigATing Menstrual Cycles and Beyond!

At Ability Tools, we strive to educate individuals about harnessing the power of technology to enrich their experiences while navigating through different potential life stages. Learning to nurture one’s body throughout each possible phase of their reproductive journey and navigating the distinct sets of challenges are crucial elements in maintaining reproductive health. Michelle Rosado, Program…

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Accessibility AT Restaurants

Whether it is home-cooked or restaurant-bought, everyone loves a yummy meal. Some people enjoy the dining experience with loved ones or friends, while others celebrate special occasions. Restaurants provide convenience for those who choose not to cook, and they also offer a range of cuisines and dining options that may not be available at home.…

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Disability Pride: Highlighting Life-Changing AT

Disability Pride Month, celebrated every July, provides an opportunity to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. By recognizing the historical significance of Disability Pride in the fight for rights and acceptance, celebrating Assistive Technology (AT) during this month highlights the progress made and emphasizes the ongoing need to advocate for…

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Accessible Music: Advanced

When music enters your life, whether you are listening to or playing an instrument, it can’t be denied that the power it creates is unlike any other. Whether used for recreational or therapeutic purposes, having musical instruments available opens doors for everyone. In the second of this two-part blog series, we are going to focus…

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Mental Health Matters

May is mental health awareness month. A lot of times we can get so caught up in our day-to-day lives that we forget to take care of ourselves. Whether we’re managing a career, family, school, etc. it is important that we learn how to care for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Where it’s…

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Accessible iOS Apps

Apple is known for having awesome accessibility features on their devices. Every year Apple releases a new iOS update with new and improved features to make your device more accessible to your needs. However, there are still accessibility features that Apple devices don’t currently have. Luckily Apple’s app store has made it easy for developers…

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Social Media Accessibility Tips & Tricks: YouTube

Whether sharing a new photo, commenting on current affairs, uploading a funny video, or promoting your business’s newest venture, social media remains relevant because people want to make connections. However, these connections aren’t always possible if social media platforms aren’t accessible. The Where It’s AT Blog team has put together some of the latest accessibility…

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Assistive Technology for Living with Aphasia

Republished from: AT3 Center News and Tips Page Written by: Eliza J. Anderson June is National Aphasia Awareness Month. Let’s #TalkAboutAphasia and #AAC! The term “aphasia” is unknown to most people, yet the condition is familiar. An estimated 2 million Americans have acquired aphasia as result of a stroke, traumatic brain injury or progressive neurological disorder. These are…

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Top Five AT Devices from an AT Advocate

Written by: Luke Hsieh, Assistive Technology Advocate Community Access Center For this top five countdown, I will be ranking my my five favorite assistive technology devices from high-tech to low-tech. By September next year, I will have worked a full decade as an assistive technology specialist for an Independent Living Center.  The first generation iPad…