There are several video magnifiers available on the market for individuals with low vision, but many are bulky and offer few abilities. TOPAZ PHD is a new portable video magnifier offers many features that are designed specifically to fit your lifestyle! TOPAZ PHD is an “intuitive and fully-featured video magnifier that provides brilliant image quality in a compact and portable design!” This […]
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3 Ergotron Desk Mounts
There are many options available for individuals to mount their LCD displays for better viewing and productivity. However, several of these options lack flexibility and an emphasis on ergonomics. Lack of ergonomic adjustment may lead to discomfort and eye, back, and neck strain. Below are three ergonomic choices from Ergotron, a manufacturer emphasizing productivity, wellness and balance. 3 […]
Technology Helping Visually Impaired ‘See’
It is estimated that 285 million individuals are affected by some form of visual impairment globally. Among this population, 246 million have low vision and 39 million are blind. Visual impairments date back to primitive times, and for centuries scientists and medical professionals have sought cures. Though there is yet to be a cure-all, recent advanced technologies such […]
SnapType for Occupational Therapy version 2.0
A couple months ago, I wrote about SnapType, a free iPad application that helps individuals who struggle with handwriting. Last week, the developer released version 2.0, offering several new features. 10 new and improved features in version 2.0: Import images from your device Email and print from directly within the app Crop images Rotate images Work in […]
LUNA: The smart mattress cover
Over the past few years, there have been countless smart devices released on the market. This includes smart watches, wristbands, thermostats, locks, and other home automation devices–all of which sync to your smartphone. We already have the ability to connect to virtually anything, so what’s left? Well, with the smart mattress cover Luna you now have the ability to make […]
orbiTouch Keyless Keyboard
For some individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, autism and more, using the standard QWERTY keyboard is not an option. The orbiTouch Keyless Keyboard is a revolutionary solution that removes the barrier posed by the traditional keyboard/mouse combination. The orbiTouch is an ergonomic alternative to the QWERTY keyboard. It is a […]