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Independence is paramount

Independence at work
A man describes his experience using assistive technology at work, both for computer programming and maneuvering within his worksite.

Young man in a wheelchair facing a computer
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A man describes using a head mouse to access his computer at work.

A man using a headmouse at the computer
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Independence at work and home
A man who is blind uses a device for multiple aspects of his work and home life.

Man using a BrailleMate at a table
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Adrienne is looking forward to independence and running her own business:

Adrienne uses a headwand to run her communication device

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Independence with computers
A young man describes the steps involved with using a head mouse to access computers.

Young man with a headmouse and a switch at his mouth
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Another young man uses speech-to-text in order to write papers faster at college.

Young man shown facing a computer screen
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People use speech recognition software to compose documents.

Split screen; on the left a woman speaking into a mic; on the right, the printed words
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Students with visual impairments describe the assistive devices that help them with computers.

A close up of a Braille Lite
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A young college student shares how text-to-speech helps her with reading assignments.

Close up of a computer speaker
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For those who may not be able to manipulate the pages of a book or read the print, some alternative systems are described.

Text book shown with title:
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A college student shares how she can convert typed text on a computer to Braille on paper.

Closeup of a woman with large, think glasses and short hair
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Independence in communication
A young man with a hearing loss describes how email facilitates communication.

Young man with glasses, speaking to the camera
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A man uses multiple functions of his device to communicate with his wife. Video clip coutesy of Zygo Industries, Inc.

The LightWriter communication device
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A man shares his delight with finally being able to have conversations independently. He uses a head stylus to access his device. Video clip coutesy of Zygo Industries, Inc.

Part of a LightWriter keyboard
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Independence in transportation
A man who drives as adapted vehicle eloquently describes the role that driving has in the quality of his life.

A man is driving a truck with adapted controls
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A woman who uses a manual wheelchair describes the importance that everyone places on "getting around" independently.

Woman in wheelchair preparing to go into a van
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Independence in running errands
A couple with severe disabilities makes a withdrawal at the bank despite how difficult it is to get into the bank itself.

Front entrance to a bank
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Despite the fact that they cannot speak, Alan and Sharon shop with ease at their local grocery store.

Shoppers in a grocery store
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These are just a sampling of the stories that show the diversity of people who use AT. Come back to find more stories as this web site grows.

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