Lively–Personal Emergency Response… Reimagined

For many individuals with Alzheimer’s or other diseases affecting one’s mental state, it is a challenge to live independently and safely.  However, many technologies are being developed to help these individuals live more independently, while also giving their loved ones peace of mind.  One of these technologies is Lively, which allows the user to, “Be connected. […]

Top Assistive Technologies of 2014

As it is the last day of the year, I wanted to take a moment to point out how exciting this year was for assistive technology.  What were some of the most noted advancements?  This was indubitably the year of wearable technology, with the release of Google Glass and several other wearables.  But overall, 2014’s technology paved […]

Seat Belt Buckle Guard

Several children who have emotional and cognitive disabilities often release the seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.  This is dangerous for everyone involved, as the child is not secured and oftentimes the driver will get distracted trying to get the child secured.  The Seat Belt Buckle Guard is designed to eliminate these dangers. The […]

Tech Tip: Google Glass Intro

Assistive technology specialist, David Frye, introduces us to the very exciting Google Glass.  We will be doing a series on the Glass so be sure to check back to learn more on this wearable technology! Also, be sure to check out our post on Google Glass!