posted on January 1, 2008 - 2:58pm
If you have a neuromuscular disease, is there anything more energy-draining than taking a shower or bath?
A student with CMT and teammates win awards for easy-access wheelchair backpack holder
posted on July 9, 2009 - 5:22pm
When a group of Wethersfield (Conn.) High School students was brainstorming ideas for a science project, they looked no further than team member Griffin Latulippe for an idea that vaulted them into the international spotlight.
Cheap sunglasses and low-tech components allow Tony Quan, who has ALS, to draw again using his eyes; plans and software are free online
posted on April 2, 2010 - 2:56pm
A Los Angeles graffiti artist with ALS was the inspiration behind a low-cost, eye-controlled drawing device called the Eyewriter. For about $50 in simple components, Tony Quan (aka “Tempt 1”) has been able to resume creating his artwork for the first time in more than six years.
'Hackers and artists' join forces
Quan learned he had ALS in 2003. A well-known graffiti-style artist and social...
A variety of devices make independence a little safer for people with disabilities
posted on July 1, 2010 - 11:31am
People with disabilities are more apt than the general population to encounter situations in which they need help, whether it’s emergency medical treatment or simply assistance getting from one location to another in the house. Fortunately, several devices and services are available to help out in these circumstances.
Cell phones
It’s logical that cell phones, given their presence nearly...
posted on January 1, 2011 - 3:31pm
BookHugger
For those who have a hard time holding books, this durable, lightweight book stand adapts to almost any position — sitting, standing or reclining — for hands-free reading of paperbacks, textbooks or just a single sheet of paper. Although it doesn’t turn pages automatically, a stable, height-adjustable base and thin wire page holders allow for one-finger page turning. $39.95...
The Desktop Desk helped a California student with DMD finish school despite diminished hand and arm strength
posted on October 1, 2011 - 8:15am
David Davison is a friendly, outgoing young man who loved attending school. But last year, as David’s Duchenne muscular dystrophy progressed, his arm and hand strength decreased to the point where he could no longer participate in many classroom activities.
Then one day, David’s special education class at Placer High School in Auburn, Calif., received a gift from a local service club: a new...
Sidelined by bone cancer, limb-girdle MD and depression, Steve Williams found a way to get back out on the open road
posted on July 20, 2010 - 3:55pm
The “passenger” in Steve Williams’ motorcycle sidecar doesn’t say much, but if it could talk, it probably would have plenty of stories to tell.
Mainstream appliances are becoming more accessible every day
posted on January 1, 2012 - 2:40pm
You don’t have to do a total renovation of your kitchen to make your lifestyle more accessible. From storage solutions to preparing meals, minor changes can improve the functionality of a kitchen for someone with muscle weakness.
Kitchen designers and houseware manufacturers are incorporating universal design elements into their work. People who have disabilities have more choices than ever when...
posted on October 1, 2009 - 11:10am
Got a special someone on your list? A burning desire to play St. Nick? Looking to share some holiday spirit? Then take a peek at the following gift ideas meant to inspire fun.
Fun on wheels
Sound boost helps put people with muscle diseases back in the conversation
posted on December 31, 2009 - 1:00am
Are you straining to speak loudly enough to be heard? Are you tired of being asked to repeat yourself — or of being ignored altogether? One solution: a low-tech communication aid called a voice amplifier, which boosts a weak voice to a normal level.Soft, airy speech
