Posts Tagged ‘AT’
The Last Straw
By MATP Staff Jen Mullins, BS, CTRS “Though plastic straws are a luxury for some, they are a necessity for others. Straws function as an accessibility tool and have historically been used to offer independence for people with disabilities.” –Mashable, 2018. During a trip to Washington D.C. last year, my first meal in the city…
Read MoreAT for Frozen Treats in the Summer Heat!
By Jen Mullins, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff The weather where I live in lower Michigan has been fairly hot lately (or at least, hotter than I would like!) Frozen treats seem to help with cooling down, but sometimes aren’t the easiest to access. Typical ice cream scoops require a good amount of upper body strength,…
Read MoreTelehealth: More Access to What We Need
By Jen Mullins, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff Earlier this year, I had an experience that I think many of us have had: I was home sick with a cold/virus/etc. and couldn’t get an appointment with my regular doctor (not that I really felt up to leaving my home to drive to the doctor & sit…
Read MoreTasty Tools: Assistive Technology in the Kitchen (Part 6)
By Jen Gosett, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff Welcome back to our Assistive Technology in the Kitchen series, Part 6 :-)! Today we are talking about using a stand mixer (or standing mixer) as an Assistive Technology support in the kitchen! Mixing by hand can require precision, endurance, and fine motor control. Handheld, electric beaters…
Read MoreTasty Tools: Assistive Technology in the Kitchen (Part 5)
By Jen Gosett, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff In Part 4 of this series, we had gotten back from grocery shopping, put our goods away and were starting to prep food for the week (remember those oven eggs?). When I do my food prep for the week, it’s not typically right after I put all my…
Read MoreTasty Tools: Assistive Technology in the Kitchen (Part 4)
By Jen Gosett, BS, CTRS, MATP Staff Welcome back to our ‘AT in the Kitchen’ series! Last time in Part 3 we went to the grocery store and utilized apps to grab groceries in efficient, supportive, and less stressful ways. This time we are back in the kitchen with loads of fresh ingredients just begging…
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