Author Archives: Polly Wiley
Talking Prescriptions
En-Vision America, along with the Walmart Mail Order Pharmacy, is conducting a pilot program called ScripTalk that offers talking prescription labels for the visually impaired. All the usual prescription label information is encoded into a special ScripTalk label which can be … Continue reading
DOL Wants You!
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it is recruiting people with disabilities for it’s many open positions nationwide. That’s right, you don’t have to live in or near Washington, DC, to work for the DOL; they have offices in … Continue reading
Improve Transportation for People with Disabilities
Want to do your bit to improve transit for people with disabilities? The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) would love to have you participate in their study. It doesn’t take long, and you can do it online from … Continue reading
Grand Opening of The Shop @ CIL
Come and celebrate the Grand Opening of THE SHOP at the Center for Independent Living on May 4 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm with demonstrations of assistive technology, information about The Shop, refreshments, and door prizes. The Shop provides wheelchair repairs and distributes donated … Continue reading
A Tongue Drive?
The idea of a dental switchboard that was tongue-controlled was first introduced by Alfred Bester in his 1956 award-winning science fiction novel, The Stars My Destination. Now that science fiction has become a reality. It’s called the Tongue Drive System. … Continue reading
Accessible Movies
Another victory for people with disabilities was achieved this week when the Illinois attorney general’s office announced a settlement with AMC Theatres, the state’s largest movie theater chain. AMC has agreed to make it’s movies accessible for people with hearing and visual impairments. By 2014, … Continue reading
Beyond Wheelchairs
Wow, you gotta see this amazing device–it’s going to change lives. Turkish scientists have just introduced the Tec Robotic Mobilization Device that “not only allows people who can’t walk get around more independently than any device has before, but it … Continue reading
ILPs for Youth with Disabilities
Research shows in order to have a successfully transition from high school to postsecondary education and the world of work, youth with disabilities and their families need to be intentional about planning activities that help youth reach their goals. Students … Continue reading
Social Security Wants Your Feedback
The Social Security Administration has hired researchers at the UCSF Disability Statistics Center to conduct a needs assessment to find out how they can better communicate with their beneficiaries who have disabilities. They want to know more about your experience applying … Continue reading
And Now for Something Completely Delightful
After I finished my last blog about taxes, I thought I’d explore something more fun. Something visually pleasing. Something inspiring. It didn’t take long to find, and I enjoyed it so much I wanted to share it with you. What I found … Continue reading
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