UW research makes America healthier, safer and more prosperous. But those gains are now at risk.| Research Makes America
Early on March 3, people in Washington’s San Juan Islands and beyond were jolted awake by the rocking of a 4.5-magnitude earthquake. Centered on the southeast side of Orcas Island, it rattled windows across the region but fortunately caused no major damage and did not trigger a tsunami warning.| Research Makes America
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Assistive technology is technology used by individuals with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. Assistive technology can include mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, as well as hardware, software, and peripherals that assist people with disabilities in accessing computers or other information technologies. For example, people with limited hand function may use a keyboard with large keys or a special mouse to operate a comput...| www.washington.edu
