Ep. 29 How This Hairstylist Changed Rhode Island Law 10-8-26

Rhode Island law made it illegal to give haircuts at home—so Kristin Schober fought to change it. In Episode 29 of the Assistive Tech Today Podcast, Vinny sits down with Kristin Schober, founder of The Sensory Stylist. Kristin provides personalized, in-home hair care for children with autism, neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, and homebound seniors. Discover how she successfully changed Rhode Island law to make mobile hair care accessible, and the powerful difference that patience, trust, and compassion can make in the styling chair.🎙️ Because everyone deserves to look and feel their best.www.sensorystylist.comFacebook/ The Sensory Stylist TikTok, YouTube & Instagram/@thesensorystylist401 https://www.youtube.com/@thesensorystylist401401-442-7261 hair2go777@gmail.com Kristin L. SchoberThe Sensory Stylist, LLC(401)-442-7261www.sensorystylist.comhair2go777@gmail.comLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-schober-218530345#Accessibility #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #AssistiveTech #Rhode IslandCONNECT WITH US:• Subscribe to Assistive Tech Today: [https://www.youtube.com/@AssistiveTechTodayPodcast]• Follow Vinny Livoti on LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-livoti-46912767]“Welcome to Assistive Tech Today Podcast — where innovation meets inclusion.I’m Vinny Livoti, an assistive technology specialist with over twenty-four years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults with special needs through technology.From product design and development to education, consulting, and hands-on demonstrations, this podcast is dedicated to exploring today’s cutting-edge assistive and adaptive technologies.This is Assistive Tech Today Podcast — empowering lives through technology.”"Please note: Many people in the neurodiverse community prefer identity‑first language and describe themselves as “Autistic,” which is also the language our guest typically uses. At the same time, there are individuals, families and professionals who grew up with or prefer using person‑first language (“person with autism”). We want to acknowledge these differences and honor the full range of perspectives within the community.""The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this program belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of any agency, company, or entity they represent."#assistivetechnology #adaptivetechnology #accessibility #inclusión #specialeducation #occupationaltherapy #specialneeds #speechtherapy