{"id":1720,"date":"2016-07-05T07:00:26","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2016-07-05T07:21:10","modified_gmt":"2016-07-05T15:21:10","slug":"celebrate-your-independence-with-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/celebrate-your-independence-with-at\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate your Independence with Assistive Technology (AT)!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy 4th of July from Ability Tools!<\/h2>\n

Did you know that we have hundreds of different items for loan and even some gently used items that are FREE available on our website? We call this the AT Exchange – AT stands for for assistive technology, i.e. things that make your life easier.\u00a0 It can include technology but also durable medical equipment.\u00a0 AT can be for recreation, for work, for home, or for daily living.\u00a0 This broad term includes things like wheelchairs, screen-reading software, hearing aids and other listening devices, smart pens, tablets, ramps, shower chairs, grab bars, pill dispensers – the list is endless!\u00a0 Everyone needs a little AT in their life to live it as independently as possible!<\/p>\n

This fourth of July celebrate your independence and check out our free services – maybe you or someone you know could benefit from trying out some new AT – or maybe you want to learn more about AT by checking out our online training resources at:\u00a0 http:\/\/abilitytools.org\/training\/training-library.php<\/p>\n

Have you checked out our AT Exchange<\/strong><\/a> lately?\u00a0\u00a0 Here are some of the AT items that can help you to be more independent!<\/p>\n

\"liftware<\/a><\/p>\n

The Liftware starter kit<\/a> <\/strong>includes a stabilizing handle and spoon attachment. Liftware is specialized silverware that includes built-in sensors, a computer, and motors that help to sense and counteract hand tremors. There are also fork attachments as well.\u00a0 This really works well for a lot of people to be able to eat independently even if their hand shakes!\u00a0 Check it out.<\/p>\n

\"dragon<\/a><\/p>\n

Dragon Naturally Speaking\u00a0 +Training Video<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This Video Series will provide basic training so you get the most out of your Dragon Naturally Speaking 13. You will learn how to use Dragon effectively to create and edit documents, emails and control your computer by voice. This program provides an introductory to the user interface, menus, toolbars, concepts and techniques used to master Dragon 13. Focused lessons put an expert instructor at your side including learning more about using Dragon with Hotmail and Gmail.<\/p>\n

\"reacher<\/a>
\nErgonomic Lightweight Reacher Grabber<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis lightweight plastic reacher extends your reach 18 inches, allowing you to pick up hard-to-reach objects.
\nErgonomic trigger handle is easy on your hand.
\nClaw rotates 360 degrees to reach any direction. Simply pull up on it and turn.
\nConvenient magnet on the back of the handle picks up light metal objects.
\nRubber cushion tips help secure your grasp.<\/p>\n

New Manual Wheelchair<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This Manual Wheelchair from Drive Medical has great features, it comes with an attractive yellow frame with black upholstery and standard flip-back, padded desk-length armrests.\"yellow<\/a><\/p>\n

Features<\/strong><\/p>\n