A cochlear implant is a device that can help someone hear. But, for years, the devices have not been compatible with MRI machines. This is…
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Berea native wants to meet with local groups Ms. Wheelchair Ohio By Shannon Smith Published: Mar. 29, 2022 MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (WOIO) – A Berea…
Bill Holton AccessWorld News When his young son, Noah, lost most of his vision to bilateral retinal blastoma cancer, like most fathers, Bryan Shaw, PhD…
Call for Proposals Launched to Improve the Participation and Social Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities Across Canada
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By Employment and Social Development Canada Mar 28, 2022 GATINEAU, QC , March 28, 2022 /CNW/ – Canada’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic must leave…
Seniors, those with disabilities often being left behind Author of the article:Gene Monin Publishing date:Mar 28, 2022 Many seniors and disabled people have not adapted…
by Cricket Xiao Jiu Bidleman Braille Monitor March 2022 “Did you read that story in the Stanford Report about the affordable “smart cane” that uses…
Mobility Tech Startup Kalogon Introduces Its All-New Connected Smart Cushion For Wheelchair Users
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by Steven Aquino In a press release published on Tuesday, Florida-based mobility startup Kalogon announced what it calls the “world’s first smart wheelchair cushion.” Developed…
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA (the “Guidance”) regarding website accessibility under Title III…
Mental Health System ‘Fails’ Young Advocate Trying to Make It Better: Family
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By Calvi Leon, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterLondon Free Press Wed., March 16, 2022 Kristin Legault-Donkers, who pushed tirelessly to help others with mental health issues,…
One in five U.S. students has a learning or attention issue, and teachers aren’t well prepared to help them by TONI BARTON March 14, 2022…