Archive for 'Accessibility'

Ugly but useful coffee mug brings caffeine to the arthritis set

There was a time when items designed for people with arthritis and other physical limitations were beige, ugly, and clumsy looking. Then OXO came around and made items great for people with limited mobility as well as the average person. They made assistive chic and sexy. It’s good to know you can still get the [...]

Arthritic hands will appreciate this jar opener

We’ve all had problems opening jars. Well, maybe not Lou Ferrigno; but the average non-hulk person has problems opening jars. There are some helpful methods to make it easier. You could put the jar under warm tap water. You can place a rubber band on the edge of the lid to give you more grip. [...]

Kitchen gadgets for blind and low vision chefs

When I’m not thinking about food, writing about food, or eating food… I work for a major internet company that starts with the letter Y. I build web sites that are accessible to everyone, including the blind, deaf, and those with physical limitations.