Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]
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Music Within Everyone’s Control
With their keys, strings, sticks and valves, musical instruments can be overwhelming for any young student, let alone those with disabilities. Cue CMPSR, a disability-friendly joystick controller that makes musical composition and performance easier for players of all abilities. Once users connect the joystick to the free CMPSR Swipe app, they can compose and play […]
Autism Acceptance Through Assistive Technology
This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]
Hearview Glasses Give Life Subtitles
Imagine if life were like a foreign film — with subtitles popping up in front of your eyes whenever people speak. Now available through INDATA’s Lending Library, the Hearview Subtitle Glasses make this idea a reality. Designed for the deaf and hard of hearing community, the glasses pair with the user’s smartphone to capture people’s […]
Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Hearing
Nearly 60% of U.S. smartphone users own an Apple iPhone. And with 13% of adults having some difficulty hearing, Apple has made significant enhancements to the iPhone and Apple Air Pods to help those with hearing loss stay connected. Below are a few of the features that are typically available on Apple iPhones. Be sure […]
ClearCast Puts Hearing Control in Your Hands
According to Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, the problem with hearing aids is that they amplify all sounds. “It was like we were giving everyone with mobility issues a wheelchair, when most people only wanted a cane or a walker,” he said. The solution is ClearCast, which is not a hearing aid but rather the world’s first […]