Digital Literacy

Digital Jumpstart and Distance Computer Comfort participant AJ.

“I Have More Freedom,” AJ Learns How to Use His Computer

July 25, 2024

About five years ago, AJ had a blood disorder that resulted in him losing both legs below the knee, as well as all of his fingers except for his thumbs. Having previously worked as a truck driver and in maintenance, he was unable to work.

A male teacher helps a group of his students.

Ten Tips for Adopting Assistive Technology

April 29, 2024

To celebrate the AT Help Desk’s 10th anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of our top ten tips for adopting assistive technology. If you’re someone who has recently been recommended assistive technology, or if you’ve been using AT for years but you’re wondering how to use it as effectively as possible, then this list is for you!

A laptop.

Digital Jumpstart Helps Judy See a Bright Future

March 26, 2024

A previous participant in Neil Squire’s programs, Judy decided to join the Digital Jumpstart program to learn how to use Dragon Naturally Speaking to use her voice to use the computer, as her arthritis makes it difficult to type.

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