I helped a blind person see with Be My Eyes – it’s changing lives and bringing folks together in the best way possible So, picture this: you’re visually impaired, and you need a hand with everyday stuff like reading labels or finding your way around. With Be My Eyes, you can get instant help from…
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Apple has just unveiled some mind-blowing accessibility features that are all about making tech a more inclusive space for everyone. First up, we’ve got Live Speech – it’s like having a personal interpreter on our devices! This feature transcribes conversations and sounds in real-time, making it a game-changer for those of us with hearing impairments…
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This book is geared towards neurotypical children with Anxiety and OCD but I found it incredibly helpful. In general parents shouldn’t accommodate their children’s anxiety responses. For instance, if they don’t want you to open the windows because of air pollution. That’s fine for them to do in their own room but for the rest…
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How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward I just read this wonderful book about Regret and how to see the feeling as something to help you think rather than something to fear. I also had the opportunity to deal with regret while reading when I spilled my coffee all over the book. In the book, Daniel…
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Nike made some hands free shoes with accessibility in mind. I can’t wait to take a closer look at them! No more laces, zippers or Velcro! https://news.nike.com/news/nike-go-flyease-hands-free-shoe?cid=4942550&cp=usns_aff_nike_content_PID_100089915_Skimlinks&cjevent=3e3e89eb681911eb80f102e40a1c0e0e
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“Our responsive web-based application helps individuals with special needs (age 13+) find friends at home or on the go, based off their geolocation, diagnosis, age and interests.” There is a real need for this and I can’t wait to set it up for some of my clients. The screenshots say that it will even help…
Read MoreElizabeth’s approach to helping our young adult son, and us as a family, has been unique among the many practitioners we have worked with. She has truly ‘learned’ us as opposed to bringing preconceptions or prescribed approaches to growth and skill development. This isn’t to say she doesn’t bring significant experience and technique in her…
Read MoreAs the entire Seattle area grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak, I’ve wanted to find a way to support the larger community while remaining of service to my current clients. I keep coming back to focusing on what we are grateful for and how best to build connections during a time when social distance is the…
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