Hands-free technology has come a long way, allowing users with disabilities to control their laptops, smartphones and wheelchairs with the blink of an eye — or even a bite. The Kinemo One wearable body switch is a highly customizable form of hands-free tech with fingernail-size motion sensors that attach anywhere, enabling users to click and […]
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Making Game Nights More Accessible
In his appearance on FOX59 Morning News this week, Easterseals Crossroads’ Content Creation Manager Brandon Scott described gamers as a “come-together group that can break down barriers.” One of the ways Easterseals helps gamers break those barriers is by offering assistive technology, such as adapted controllers. These controllers include large buttons, switches, joysticks and other […]
Feel Body Language with ALEYE
Like Braille, HapWare’s ALEYE allows users to engage with the world through a sensation on their skin. But rather than turning written language into bumpy dots, it turns nonverbal communication (hand gestures, facial expressions) into vibration patterns. The wearable device is designed for people who are blind, low vision, deaf-blind and neurodiverse. ALEYE is a […]
Bright Abilities: Where Every Child Belongs
With schools out for the summer, kids need fun places to go while their parents work. Bright Abilities & Recreational Center (BARC) in Carmel is a place “where every child belongs.” Founded by Rosie Sarkaria — a mom of three with a master’s in health sciences management — Bright Abilities offers sensory-friendly play and enriching […]
Technology to Tingle the Brain
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. “We are at a turning point in what science tells us about brain health,” said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Research shows it is never too early — or too late — to take action.” Thanks to assistive technology, it’s […]
Label Your Life With Speechlabel
Speechlabel, a free app from Hable, allows blind and visually impaired users to navigate the world with a simple tap of their phone. It’s basically an audio guide to objects at home, school or the workplace. Three Easy Steps First, choose one of four types of labels. There are stickers you can slap on or […]