The American Disabilities Act, signed 30 years ago, was intended to end discrimination against the disabled and make all public facilities and services accessible for the disabled community. We still have not reached that goal, even here in Boulder. For example, whereas most Americans switched to carrying out routine tasks (shopping, paying bills, filling prescriptions, … Read more
Feelings of social isolation and disconnection are a risk of aging. Isolation can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that can decrease one’s quality of life. If you or a loved one suffers from social isolation… Amazon’s Alexa can find a solution. The Amazon Echo, AKA, Alexa, is a voice-activated smart speaker. She … Read more
You may know that AINC is the only reading service for youth, adults and seniors who are blind, losing vision, or who can’t read due to some other learning, physical or neurological disability (“print-disabled”). But did you know what’s new in 2020? 1. New website Check out our new online services at www.aincolorado.org 2. … Read more
“Alexa, can flamingos fly?” “Falmingos fly very well,” answers a polite female voice, in the deadpan delivery of computer synthesis. “Many flamingos migrate or regularly fly between the best food sources and nesting grounds. When flying in a flock, the top speed of a flamingo can be as high as 35 miles per hour.” “Thank … Read more