Adaptive Technologies
As the mother of my only child, Steve Polakowski, the founder of Adaptive Technologies, I’ve spent the last decade reflecting on a single night that forever changed our family’s world. It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since that fateful September evening in 2015. What started as an ordinary day ended in a nightmare …
BIG NEWS! We’re thrilled to announce our first corporate sponsorship with Just Add Tech – a game-changing partnership that’s bringing FREE professional installations to families who need adaptive technology! 💡 Here’s why this matters: Every day, families with disabilities face the challenge of getting life-changing assistive technology professionally installed in their homes. The cost barriers are real, and …
Written by Vanessa Sheppard Assistive and adaptive technology is a well-established, research-backed field that significantly enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities. From medical studies to real-world success stories, there is substantial evidence demonstrating that these tools improve mobility, communication, and independence. A compelling example of assistive technology’s impact is in mobility devices, particularly for …
Written by Vanessa Sheppard When someone sustains an injury, faces mobility challenges, or experiences the inevitable aging process (with or without a disability), navigating the world of adaptive and assistive technology can feel overwhelming. What devices exist that can help? What device is the best fit? What features are necessary? How do you ensure the …
If you received our very first newsletter on February 21st, you’re officially part of the ATech family; welcome! We are beyond excited to kick off this journey with you, and if you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the perfect time. At Adaptive Technologies, we are all about transforming lives through adaptive and assistive tech. Today, we …
Written by Vanessa Sheppard Adaptive and assistive technology can benefit a diverse range of individuals, empowering them to navigate daily life more effectively and independently. You, the reader, are likely benefitting from the use of contacts or eyeglasses–a perhaps mundane, but critical piece of assistive technology. Primarily, people with disabilities—whether physical or cognitive—are the main …
Written by Vanessa Sheppard “Adaptive” and “assistive” technology refers to a wide range of tools or technologies designed to improve the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Assistive technology is a broad term that has been empirically defined as any equipment that enhances, maintains, or improves functional capabilities.1,2 The term adaptive technology, …