by orioniso | Sep 6, 2013 | News
Self-Determination is an important concept for people with disabilities. Often this population of people do not have a lot of “say” in their daily decisions, decisions like what to eat for dinner, what they would like to do with their leisure time or who...
by orioniso | Aug 22, 2013 | News
Attending a conference is a great way to meet and connect with people who have the same interests. It’s also an excellent way to gain new information. Instead of actively seeking out books or online information a conference provides the opportunity to hear people...
by orioniso | Aug 17, 2013 | News
Last month Nick Bilton wrote a Bits blog for the New York Times about the impact driverless cars might have on city expansion. Forbes followed up with a piece about individual productivity in the driverless car not long after. There have been countless other pieces...
by orioniso | Aug 1, 2013 | News
It’s no secret that smartphones are much more than just communication tools. The devices make people’s lives easier, more productive and more fun. For individuals with disabilities, smartphones are actually changing the way they live. Smartphones are being used as...
by orioniso | Jul 15, 2013 | News
At 13 Matthew was paralyzed from the chest down after a devastating car crash that killed both his father and his sister. Matthew was not satisfied with the doctor’s advice to simply make the best of things by focusing on his upper body, ignoring his lower...
by orioniso | Jul 14, 2013 | News
Some say native Minnesotan Monte Meier is the “fastest ski racer on one leg.” As part of the U.S. Ski Team, Monte competed in five Paralympic Games and reached the podium five times, including winning a Gold Medal in Nagano, Japan. He has also medaled in 14 World...
