Assisted Technology for Everyday Living

SUPERSENSE This document reader is the smartest and simplest scanner application for the blind or visually impaired. Works from a phone or tablet. It can read your mail, explore your space, and find objects. It is able to read any form of text. It even guides the camera ...

Interstate Connections

We all know February is a heart happy month with Valentines Day, Galentine’s Day, and Random Acts of Kindness Day. It’s also American Heart month which makes it a great time to focus on heart health by trying out some heart healthy recipes and learn some ...

Vicki Leeper

From the Editor

DISABILITY IN POP CULTURE One in 4 Americans have a disability, therefore 1 in 4 people represented in the media should reflect that. Books, movies, and other media have made social change. Did you know televisions first inter-racial kiss was on Star Trek? Typically, ...

News from DAC NW

LETTER WRITING WORKSHOPS As a way to take part in Operation Advocacy on Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol, DAC is hosting letter writing workshops. All supplies are provided plus refreshments. We will lead off with a video prepared by League of Women Voters on ...

News from LINC

POWER INDEPENDENT LIVING Our current goal at LINC is to help end Idaho’s direct care worker crisis. Thousands of workers are unable to earn a living wage, and people with disabilities, as well as older adults, are struggling to find the care they need — and every ...

News from INDEx

SPOKANE AREA DEMENTIA FRIENDLY NEWSLETTER Did you know there is a bi-annual newsletter just for people dealing with memory loss in Spokane? It contains information for people new to memory loss, and lists upcoming classes and presentations, including the new therapy using ...

News from LIFE, Inc.

LIFE, INC – LAUNCHES NEW EVENT NEWSLETTER LIFE is excited to announce that LIFE, a Center for Independent Living is starting a quarterly newsletter. As we continue to expand our activities, classes, and events we are also improving the way we distribute important dates ...

News from Northwest ADA Center -Idaho

Built in accessibility features in Apple products are designed to make life easier for people with all kinds of disabilities. For example: you can use the magnifier on your iPhone or iPad to increase the size of anything you are looking at, like medication instructions. Add ...

Epic Fails of the ADA

An epic fail means “a notable, obvious, and usually public failure.” Though perhaps well intentioned, these fails can embarrass, isolate, and even endanger people with disabilities. We work to remove barriers so people with disabilities can live more ...

News from Self-Directed PAS Services

Saving Even More with ABLE People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year. Starting January, the federal gift tax exclusion increases from $16,000 to $17,000 annually, ...