Individuals with ALS, a spinal cord injury, muscular dystrophy, Rett Syndrome, and more may all have little to no upper body strength. The inability to move upper extremities once meant these individuals could no longer independently operate something like a PC, but eye tracking software changes that. Tobii Dynavox is a company offering several products and […]
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Wiggle Seat Cushion by Sensory Solutions
We have another addition to our list of fidgets: introducing the Wiggle Seat Inflatable Sensory Cushion! The Wiggle Seat Cushion by Sensory Solutions is a cost-effective solution to a variety of needs. Wiggle Seats have grown in popularity for their ability to calm hyperactive children. They have also been noted to improve overall behavior in […]
Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime
Individuals with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or other mobility impairments, are often unable to roll themselves over in bed. Because they’re unable to reposition themselves, many require personal caregivers to come in and help every so often. The Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime gives these individuals an easy way to page for help. You […]
Olive: Next-Generation Hearing Aid
“There are two problems with hearing impairments: the price and social perception of hearing aids,” according to developers at the Olive Union. Their solution? The Olive, which is an affordable, sleek alternative to these traditional hearing aids. Traditional hearing aids can cost more than $4,000 and look like medical devices. The Olive is the next […]
Wristocat: Dynamic Wrist Support
Working at a desk all day can cause a lot of strain on your body. If you spend hours on a computer, it is advisable to create an ergonomic workspace. Ergonomic setups may prevent arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. We’ve covered multiple ergonomic solutions in the past such as desks, keyboards, computer mice […]
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The Future of Braille
Why use Braille? Technological developments are bringing more and more assistance to those who are blind or have visual impairment. A standard iPhone ships with the VoiceOver screen reader app, allowing users to have information read to them. Speech synthesizers, once infamous for their robotic and sometimes difficult-to-understand timbre, have become more and more naturalistic. […]