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Goal-Setting Tips and Techniques

Updated as of January 28, 2024 We cannot achieve goals we have not set, and it’s never too early or too late to set goals. In this interview on the Bridges Helpdesk’s YouTube channel, David DeNotaris, Chief Inspiration Officer at Sky’s the Limit Communications, LLC and Consultant for the Bridges Technical Assistance Center shares great […]

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Rights When Traveling by Air

Updated as of January 28, 2024 Several laws protect our right to travel independently in airports and in airplanes. Let’s discuss air travel and examine the rights of disabled individuals with regard to independent mobility tools: both guide dogs and white canes. Note: this tip focuses on mobility tools and will not address issues regarding […]

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Accessible Thermometers

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s explore options for non-visually accessible thermometers. Why Are Accessible Thermometers Important? Fevers When we’re not feeling well, the presence or absence of a fever, the temperature range of that fever, and the length of time the fever is present all provide important information about what might be going […]

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Building Our Own First Aid Kits

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s discuss First Aid Kits and how to build our own. Accidents happen, and having a first aid kit at hand provides peace of mind. First Aid Kits Purpose First aid kits provide a one-stop shop for routine health needs, especially for small accidents. For example, a stumble or […]

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Labeling Our Medicines Accessibly

Updated as of January 28, 2024. Let’s delve into the “Why” and “How” of labeling medicine containers so that they are non-visually accessible. Why Label Medicines? Many medicines come in different shapes and sizes, particularly medicines we buy over the counter. While we can use the shape of the bottle to identify the medicine, this […]