GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa

Did you know GE offers an assortment of ADA-compliant appliances, from dishwashers to warming drawers?  The company’s newest addition is arguably one of their most accessible appliances yet: the GE Smart Microwave Oven with Alexa. Yes, you heard that right: there is a countertop microwave now available with Alexa voice control!  I’ve written about Amazon Echo […]

AM297 – GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven

Podcast: Play in new window | Download297-9-28-18 GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! By now I’m sure you’re at least a little familiar with Alexa, the […]

14+ ADA Compliant Kitchen Appliances

One of the most popular articles on our blog is: Top 5 things to consider when designing an accessible kitchen for wheelchair users.  Within the article, our very own Nikol Prieto discussed 5+ ways to make your kitchen accessible.  She covered guidelines for accessible work surfaces/counters, kitchen sinks, cabinets, doorways/hallways, and appliances.  As a wheelchair […]

Shining the light on GE’s new product

Over the past hundred years, humans have grown increasingly dependent on electricity; we use it to cook, clean, entertain and even see.  Prior to the invention of the light bulb, individuals would use candles and oil lamps in order to light up their environment.  In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison introduced the world to the first successful light bulb, ultimately impacting […]

Quirky Aros Smart Air Conditioner

There are several smart appliances available on the market today which can be operated through your smartphone, and such devices have indubitably increased accessibility for individuals with disabilities in a myriad of ways.  However, many of these products remain terrifically expensive making them less attainable to the average consumer.  The Quirky + GE Aros Smart Air Conditioner offers […]