The Archive
Reporting, comparisons, and field notes — newest first.
vision-and-reading-aids
Power isn't the deciding factor when choosing a low-vision magnifier — fatigue, hand function, and reading posture are. Here's how to match the right form
·12 min read
hearing-and-listening-systems
A no-jargon breakdown of when a $30 amplifier outperforms a $4,000 hearing aid — and when it absolutely does not. Decision rules for buyers, clinicians, and
·11 min read
vision-and-reading-aids
Scanning pens promise to read text aloud and help people with dyslexia access print independently — but the real-world experience is more complicated than the
·10 min read
aac-and-speech-access
AbleNet's QuickTalker, iTalk2, and SuperTalker serve different points on the low-tech AAC spectrum. Here's how to match the right device to your client's
·10 min read
hearing-and-listening-systems
Three technologies, very different trade-offs. Here's how to match an assistive listening system to your building, your budget, and the people who'll actually
·11 min read
Paul Mitchell
If brain injury or cognitive fatigue makes it hard to remember what was said at appointments or meetings, an AI voice recorder can capture and transcribe those
·10 min read