I’ve written about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can improve one’s independence. Amazon is now offering a new subscription service, Alexa Together, that can help increase independence while helping you care for loved ones. According to Amazon’s description, “Alexa Together is a new way to provide support for loved ones, keeping […]
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Second-Gen Echo Show Offers More Accessibility
Amazon’s Echo Show is a smart speaker designed around Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. There’s also a smart display with a high-definition screen and stereo sound. The second-generation Echo Show 8 offers a higher-resolution camera than the previous model. It is equipped with a 13MP (megapixel) camera with auto-framing — which is a jump from the […]
Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum
I recently wrote about the Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum and Mop. Roomba offers several different models of robot vacuums, including the Roomba S9+ Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum. According to iRobot’s website, this model is their “smartest, most powerful robot vacuum yet.” With the Roomba S9+, you can forget about vacuuming for months at a time with […]
Ride Safely with Waymo
Imagine yourself unable to see well enough to drive and how that would change your life. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to help people with disabilities get where they need to go safely and efficiently. And that includes the 1.3 million Americans who are legally blind. Waymo is a company that uses this type of […]
Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum and Mop
There have been countless robot vacuums to hit the market since the first Roomba came out. There are many that also mop floors in addition to vacuuming. If you’re in the market for a new robot vacuum and mop, check out the Roborock S7! Here’s more about the company behind this revolutionary robot: “Founded in […]
Toothbrush Pillow
Something as “simple” as putting toothpaste on one’s toothbrush can be challenging for individuals of all ages and abilities. The Toothbrush Pillow is a low-tech solution to help with this task. The Toothbrush Pillow is the “first and only product that will allow everyone to independently apply toothpaste.” Further, the Toothbrush Pillow provides a horizontal […]