Columns
Editor's Column
by Tim Benjamin
In several different connections
recently, I have heard speakers, with and without disabilities, talk
about how fear can control how we think and act. So I’ve been
thinking about fear. In the disability community there are lots of
fears that put a damper on our independence; for instance, many of
us do not have much of a backup plan to cover our personal care needs
... read
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Access Symbol
Living with Low Vision
by Tom Squire
Large print is helpful to
low vision people. However, certain guidelines should be observed.
First, NEVER use all capital letters to make print larger. In most
fonts, the lines that make up capital letters are more complex. Printing
in "all caps" makes reading harder, not easier ... read
more about low vision >
Home Access Answers
Cabin Design for
a Flexible Future
by Jane Hampton, CID, Access Specialist
Dear Jane,
Thank you so much for responding
to our last question (“Getting from the Cabin to the Lake,” Access
Press, July 10, 2006). This got us thinking further. We have always
known that when we permanently move up to our lake property, we will
need to remodel and update our cabin to provide the “comforts
of home” versus “a cabin escape.” As we begin the
planning process, how can we ensure that remodeling completed today
will allow installation of accessibility features if needed in the
future? ... read
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Living Independently
Gadgets
That Support Independence
by Lisa Schmidtke
As a follow up to June’s
column on aids for daily living, I’ve decided to highlight
different technologies that can help people who have a disability
or are elderly live full, independent lives. And, of course, they
can all be used and delivered right to your home ... read
more from Lisa >
