Tobii Dynavox is a “global team that works to help people with communication and mobility challenges live richer, more meaningful lives.” They offer a multitude of eye gaze technologies, such as the Tobii Dynavox I-Series, to enable independent communication. The company’s I-Series features the I-13 and I-16 AAC devices. According to the website’s description, they […]
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Bringing Innovation to the Voting Process
The U.S. presidential election is just around the corner, but concerns are growing about the stability of the voting process amid the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June, Kentucky closed 95 percent of its polling locations due to the outbreak, and a rush to accommodate remote voting resulted in the distribution of inaccurate absentee […]
Staying Safe in Cyberspace
The internet is the great connector of our time. It’s especially vital now, since people are quarantining and working from home amid COVID-19. But staying safe is a concern as there are many dangers out there in the vast reaches of cyberspace. “While the internet keeps us connected, it also makes us more vulnerable,” said […]
Fun and Function’s Social Mask
Whether we like it or not, having to wear a mask is not going to stop anytime soon. A little while ago I wrote about the ClearMask, a full-face mask that doesn’t hide the wearer’s face. If you’re looking for something similar, check out Fun and Function’s Social Mask! The Social Mask features a transparent […]
Celebrating the Anniversary and Evolution of the ADA
Peter Berg has been working in the field of disabilities almost as long as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in effect. For the past 20 years, he has worked for the Great Lakes ADA Center, providing education and training on various aspects of the ADA for people with disabilities across six states. […]
GazePlay Opens Up the World of Gaming
GazePlay opens up a wide world of gaming for poly-disabled people with limited use of their limbs or voices. The free, open-source software grants users access to nearly 60 games playable with an eye tracker. GazePlay works on Windows, MacOS and Linux. Moreover, it can be used with all eye trackers that allow mouse movement. […]