AbleLink Technologies - All Solutions All Solutions The following is a list of solutions and products provided by AbleLink Technologies. To view an individual product, click on the thumbnail next to the product description. ATLAS ATLAS (Accessible Testing Learning & Assessment System) unlocks the world of surveys, assessments, and tests for individuals with cognitive disabilities, allowing them to independently share their responses using an iPad or Android tablet. Endeavor Desktop Endeavor Desktop is The Tool for accessing information and managing and distributing content across communities or contexts! Endeavor Talker Endeavor Talker is designed specifically for users needing a simple-to-use communication device that can run on a full Windows Operating System. Visual Impact Visual Impact provides easy step-by-step multimedia instructions for use by anyone needing a simple support to perform daily tasks of all kinds. Community Sidekick Do you need to track the location of someone in your care?
Seven Common Usability Testing Mistakes By Jared M. Spool Originally published: Feb 15, 2005 What's the easiest way to conduct a usability test? If this is so easy, why does a standard usability test contain all that other rigmarole? Working Towards Informed Decisions When a design has a usability problem, it's because someone made a wrong decision. We consider a usability test to be successful when the design team members receive the information they need to make the right decision. There are two outcomes from poor decisions: either the user experience is worsened because of a change that just shouldn't have happened; or a valuable opportunity is missed to improve the design's user experience. As we work with teams all over the globe, there are mistakes that we see frequently. Mistake #1: Do You Know Why You're Testing? The first mistake we see constantly is teams don't understand when usability testing can help and when it can't. You can avoid this first mistake by being clear what you want to get out of the test.
Disabled World Development of Fitness Programs for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Home > Research > by Sarah A. Morrison, PT Note: Of particular interest with regard to this website is the section titled Lower Body Positive Pressure Suits. Consistent with the nondisabled population, cardiorespiratory disease is one of the leading causes of death in the spinal cord injury (SCI) population (1). Because of numerous health risks associated with a strenuous exercise program, wheelchair users should have a medical and fitness evaluation prior to beginning such a program. The psychological benefits of exercise supported by medical research studies for individuals with SCI are limited. This chapter will address the research-related testing and training techniques developed specifically for persons with spinal cord injury. As stated earlier, a thorough medical and fitness evaluation should always be performed at the local VA Medical Center prior to establishing an exercise program. Arm crank ergometry (Figure 1) uses a cycling motion with the upper extremities. Figure 1.