A voice assistant can be invaluable for people with disabilities these days. Essentially virtual caregivers, voice assistants provide everything from daily reminders to guided meditation, cognitive exercises and more. “Voice assistants ultimately empower people with disabilities to live more independently,” said Brian Norton, director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “Technologies like Amazon Echo and […]
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AMAneo Assistive Mouse Adapter Helps Control Your Clicks
Millions of people worldwide suffer from hand tremors. And working a computer mouse can be a nightmare for those with hand dexterity challenges. The AMAneo (Assistive Mouse Adapter) helps people with shaky hand movements or tremors control their computer mouse better. Even if the user’s hand is shaking, the AMAneo filters the trembling of the […]
Attention Increase Through Assistive Technology
We live in a world full of distractions. As society runs around us, we’re constantly looking at various screens, seeing personal and global news and information rush past our eyes like the cascading green code of “The Matrix.” And it can be difficult to keep our attention. These distractions can be particularly overwhelming for people […]
Morphic Sets Your Computer Up for Success
You may be familiar and totally comfortable with your own computer — its setting, features and programs. But what happens when you’re using a different computer and don’t know how to log in, where to find the features you need and what to do with the different settings? That’s where Morphic comes in. Morphic unlocks […]
Light Up Your Life with NEBO
The NEBO EYE Light LED spotlight could be the solution to bad lighting you’ve been looking for. Gone are the days of relying on those octopus lamps as your only light source. The NEBO EYE illuminates any area you’d like, from at-home desks to bathrooms — and this portable spotlight can go anywhere you need. […]
Ordinary Items, Extraordinary Solutions
The title of Dr. Therese Willkomm’s forthcoming book concisely describes what she does — “Make Stuff and Love People.” Dr. Willkomm, the director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), has spent more than 25 years creating assistive technology solutions for people with […]