All Entries in the "General" Category

A Sampling Of Caregiving Robots

Caregiving robots are still hot with developers and not so hot with many consumers. Meanwhile countries like Japan seem to be cranking them out on a regular basis.

Here’s a sampling of what is out there. Decide for yourself if you would want one of these droids caring for your white haired grandma.

Body Cooling 101 Staying Cool With A Disability

Summer is here! That means fun, heat, vacations, heat, gardening, and more heat.

There are a number of personal cooling devices and cooling apparel presently on the market to help put the chill back into summer.

The Mark of Time

It’s odd how in our minds we mark off time. The things we associate with different events in our lives and how vividly the memories tied to those events can return.

Retro In Mood Blue

I’m old enough to remember the America of the sixties and the events that shaped those who came of age in those times. They were strange times but oddly enough exciting in their way.

Freaked Out Friday On Mother’s Day Gifts

Hey Mom, Happy Mother’s Day!

And for all of you mother lovers out there, here’s a short list of some really great presents that any mom would love to have handed over on her big day.

No Noise Touch Generation

My ears are up but I don’t hear much noise about the detrimental affects of all these “i” type touch devices being used by little kids (the touch generation of kids).

DC Summer Internship For Students With Disabilities

Each summer, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) hosts a summer internship program in Washington, DC for students with all types of disabilities.

It’s a great opportunity!