{"id":1372,"date":"2015-12-22T07:00:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T15:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=1372"},"modified":"2015-12-22T08:39:13","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T16:39:13","slug":"last-minute-holiday-assistive-technology-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/last-minute-holiday-assistive-technology-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Last Minute Holiday Assistive Technology Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are around the corner and, if you are like most of us, chances are you have procrastinated on at least some of your gift-buying!<\/p>\n<p>Well, don&#8217;t panic!\u00a0 Here are a few good AT gift lists we found on the internet to help get some last minute presents for the loved ones in your life:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/liftware.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-1376\" src=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/liftware-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"liftware\" width=\"207\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/liftware-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/liftware-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/a>1.\u00a0 Even though <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nmeda.com\/start-checking-off-that-holiday-shopping-list\/\">Start Checking Off That Holiday Shopping List<\/a> is a bit dated, the information is all still relevant.\u00a0 I especially like the last gift idea of giving an experience gift.\u00a0 &#8220;Everyone enjoys a night out at a nice restaurant, or a great play or comedy show. Look for vouchers and gift cards for local attractions online. Be sure to check with the establishment to ensure it is accessible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0 This holiday list from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/robertszczerba\/2014\/12\/03\/holiday-gift-ideas-for-people-with-disabilities\/\">Forbes<\/a> includes some great AAC apps and tremor-canceling silverware that we loan out for free to Californians from our <a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.abilitytools.org\/\">AT Exchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"http:\/\/wordsiwheelby.com\/2015\/11\/2015-disability-holiday-gift-guide\/\">2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Supporting the Disability Community.<\/a>\u00a0 This list has some very unique and beautiful items including a therapeutic &#8220;Healing Box&#8221; , art by individuals with disabilities, and disability advocacy jewelry.<\/p>\n<p>4. This list from <a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.newmobility.com\/2013\/12\/12-holiday-gifts-for-wheelchair-users\/\">New Mobility<\/a> is specifically geared <a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.newmobility.com\/2013\/12\/12-holiday-gifts-for-wheelchair-users\/\">towards individuals that are wheelchair users<\/a>.\u00a0 I love it and, as a person who just tried on a friend&#8217;s UGGs the other day I can confer that they feel like your feet and legs are enveloped in a warm cloud of the softest material.<\/p>\n<p>5. If you are looking for an affordable gift for that person in your life that likes to show off their disability pride, here are some suggestions from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafepress.com\/+disability+gifts\">Cafe Press<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>6. This list from <a href=\"http:\/\/havewheelchairwilltravel.net\/christmas-gift-guidespecial-needs\/\">Have Wheelchair Will Trave<\/a>l includes some cool wheel guards for youth, as well as some more adventure experience gifts for the outdoorsy types too!<\/p>\n<p>What is on your Holiday AT Wish List?\u00a0 Share with us in the comment section below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are around the corner and, if you are like most of us, chances are you have procrastinated on at least some of your gift-buying! 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