“Open Sesame!” Chances are, you’ve likely said or heard this phrase several times before. It is a magical command initially stated by Ali Baba in the story Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves used to open the mouth of a cave. Now instead of opening caves with this phrase, individuals have the ability to turn on the Sesame, a new, entirely touch-free […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
Tech Tip: Saddle Chair by Salli
On a daily basis, especially at the workplace, we often find ourselves in an ongoing cycle: we sit, we stand, we sit, we stand, and repeat. How could you lessen the strain by making your workspace more ergonomic? Mark Stewart, assistive technology specialist who specializes in ergonomics, is going to introduce us to an ergonomic […]
OrCam: Artificial Vision for Visually Impaired
If you’ve followed our blog or kept up with technology news, you’ll notice there are several wearable technologies to benefit consumers, such as Google Glass and the forthcoming Apple Watch. These wearable devices and more are undeniably great for the general consumer, but some companies design their products to benefit individuals with disabilities. OrCam is an example of one these companies. OrCam is a wearable designed to […]
Art Revolutionized for the Visually Impaired
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso Art. What is art? According to the dictionary, art is the “expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” […]
AffloVest
There are many options available to help individuals with respiratory ailments. However, one product, AffloVest, is unlike any other product on the market. AffloVest is a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) vest that provides treatment for respiratory diseases like: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis Pneumonia Cystic Fibrosis Spinal Cord Injury and […]
Tech Tip: TOPAZ PHD
Last week, I wrote a post on the new portable video magnifier called the TOPAZ PHD. For this week’s Tech Tip, we’re going to show you this exciting new product. Check this out! To learn more on this product, visit the Freedom Scientific website.