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The Controversy Over Facilitated Communication: Method of Non-Verbal "Speech" May Be of Dubious Efficacy

By: Jenny Ashford

How to Get a Service Dog: Who is Eligible for an Assistance Animal and Finding the Right One

By: R. C. Stark

Low Cost Technology to help the Disabled: Items for Better Living

By: Stacy Herlihy

Technology For Visual Impairments: Help for Those With Low Vision

By: Stacy Herlihy

Understanding Service Animals: More Than Just Guide Dogs for the Blind

By: R. C. Stark

How to Choose a Cell Phone: Finding a Phone That Fits Your Needs and Abilities

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

How to Select and Use Walkers and Canes: Options Lead to Hard Choices

By: James Cooper

Why is Web Accessibility Important? Accessible Websites Open the Net to Blind, Deaf, Learning Disabled

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

A Life More Convenient: Products That Help Make Everyday Chores Easier for the Disabled

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

The End of the iBOT: The Innovative Wheelchair Has Been Taken Off the Market

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Amazon's New Kindle Isn't Very Accessible: The E-Book Reader Lacks Features for the Blind and Mobility Impaired

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Multitouch to the Rescue? People with disabilities may benefit from this popular technology

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Making Travel Accessible for the Disabled: Airports, hotels and parks are catering to people with disabilities

By: Suzanne Robitaille

Little Conveniences: Some Helpful Products That Can Make Your Life A Little Easier

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

The Perfect Wheels: Consider All The Options When Choosing A New Wheelchair

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Choosing the Right Cell Phone: How do you decide on the phone that's best for you?

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

More Than Just A Wheelchair: The iBOT lets you experience life as no other wheelchair can.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

Comparison of Walker Types: Front Wheeled, Standard or Built In Seat

By: Melinda Thompson

Snappy-Dresser Review: A review of the innovative new personal assistance device.

By: Feature Writer Megan Drummond

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