We Have Solutions! – Episode 21: Best of 2023
For this edition, we are doing a special “best of 2023” podcast where we have compiled some of our favorite moments from the past year.
New Hearing Aids “Made It Possible for Me to Continue Working In My Field”
“My hearing loss was impairing my ability to teach effectively, as I could not hear questions, could not respond appropriately to clients, and could not facilitate group discussions. It was getting worse and worse to the point where I was pretty much unable to teach classes at all, but the hearing aids have allowed me to hear again.”
Adapted Toys Open a Whole New World for Laurence
Through our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, Laurence received a switch-adapted toy cat, as well as a variety of switches she could use. Laurence especially loves that the toy cat has two switches and she can decide whether to make it walk or meow.
AT Tools in Virtual Reality
A couple months ago we started talking about some of the ways in which Virtual Reality (VR) can be used as AT. Today we’re going to take things even further and look at specific areas of difficulty that these apps might address, as well as making specific app recommendations.
“I Learnt More Than I Ever Thought Possible,” Digital Jumpstart Helps Elana Get Back to Volunteering
Elana spends quite a bit of time volunteering, and in particular, with a cause that’s close to her heart — teaching a workshop on living with chronic pain.