Assistive Technology Blog
网页2024年9月18日 · Discover how Airbus and the French National Sports Agency are revolutionizing equipment for disabled athletes, aiming to enhance performance for the Paralympic Games.
CES 2024 Launches GyroGlove: A Wearable Device to Stabilize …
网页2024年1月12日 · GyroGlove is a fabric glove with a gyroscope and a battery pack that stabilizes hand movements for people with Parkinson's Disease or other conditions. It was launched at CES 2024 and received positive feedback from users, but it is expensive and not covered by insurance.
Almost One Billion Children And Adults With Disabilities And Older ...
网页2022年5月23日 · A new report published last week by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that support communication and cognition.Yet nearly one billion of them are denied access, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where access can be as low as 3% of the need for these life-changing products.
The Blog - Assistive Technology Blog
网页I developed interest in assistive technology around nine years ago when, as a graduate assistant, I worked with students with disabilities at Student Access & Accommodation Services, Illinois State University. I started this blog in late 2010, and the idea behind this blog was to educate readers about the latest and greatest in assistive technology – not the bulky, outdated and expensive ...
TranscribeGlass For Deaf & Hard of Hearing: How It Generates …
网页2021年5月10日 · TranscribeGlass is a heads-up display that shows captions from various sources while watching the speaker. It aims to bridge the communication gap between the D/deaf and Hard of Hearing community and mainstream society.
Empowering Voices: How Tobii's Advanced Eye-Tracking …
网页Assistive technology, often overlooked in the gadget ecosystem, plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Simple devices like plastic tab openers for soda cans, though seemingly trivial to many, are vital for those with fine motor control issues. High-tech assistive devices, such as eye trackers that convert eye movements into speech on an iPad ...
TranscribeGlass Adds Distraction Free Closed Captions To Your …
网页TranscribeGlass is a project by a 19-year-old entrepreneur from India who aims to solve the communication problem of people with hearing loss. It is a pair of glasses that displays closed captions in a distraction free and affordable way, using automatic speech recognition or human captioning.
Wheelchair Archives - Assistive Technology Blog
网页2024年5月14日 · Discover the revolutionary hands-free wheelchair, PURE, offering a new mode of mobility for those with physical disabilities. Developed by a multidisciplinary team, this lightweight device promises to transform lives.
Mobility Archives - Assistive Technology Blog
网页2024年3月17日 · Discover Neive Tierney's innovative garden design that blends accessibility with ecological harmony and wellness, creating a space that's both functional and healing.
Vision Archives - Assistive Technology Blog
网页2024年7月4日 · Get ready for the April 8th solar eclipse with accessible technologies like the LightSound box, Cadence tablet, and other options, ensuring those with visual impairments can experience the event.