Accessibility

Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is usable to as many people as possible. The term "accessibility" is often used to focus on people with disabilities and their right of access to entities -- for example, buildings, events, buses, websites, jobs, etc. -- often through the use of assistive technology.

What the Disability Laws Say About Service Dogs
By: Shana De Caro, Esq. | Ask the Expert | August 1, 2009
Can a child bring his dog to school?

What Accessibility Features Are Provided with the Windows Operating System?
By: University of Washington/AccessIT | January 7, 2009
Learn about assistive technology features available to help make Windows work for you.

Tecnología asistencial para personas con una lesión cerebral traumática
By: Michael Paul Mason | Ask the Expert | January 1, 2009
Aprende cómo la tecnología de apoyo puede facilitarles la vida a las personas con una lesión cerebral.

Assistive Technology for People with TBI
By: Michael Paul Mason | Ask the Expert | January 1, 2009
Learn how assistive technology can make life easier for someone with a TBI.

What Is Accessible Electronic and Information Technology?
By: The University of Washington | January 1, 2009
Learn how this technology can help someone with a TBI achieve more independence.

Computer Access and Adaptations
By: Ed Hitchcock, OTR/L | January 1, 2008
Adaptive technologies can make all the difference for people with TBI. Learn more about what is available.

Environmental Barriers
By: Craig Hospital | January 1, 2008
Learn how to sidestep environmental barriers that can get in the way of your recovery from a brain injury.

Adaptive Equipment: An Illustrated Guide
By: Doreen L. LeFevre, OTR/L, Kimberly Heinrich, OTR/L and Shawn Shambo, OTR/L | BrainLine Kids | January 1, 2007
Find out about adaptive equipment that can help with daily tasks like washing and dressing.

Wheelchair Ramp Information
By: Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network | January 1, 2005
Learn the correct measurements of a properly constructed wheelchair ramp.