For many individuals with limited hand strength, arthritis, or other mobility challenges, everyday tasks like opening jars, turning knobs, or gripping tools can be frustrating — or even painful. The Leverage Booster is a simple assistive device designed to make gripping and turning easier. By increasing leverage, the tool reduces the amount of force required […]
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RightHear Signals the Future of Accessibility
For decades, the go-to solution for making buildings accessible to blind or low-vision guests was braille signage. However, braille can only convey so much information on a sign, and over 90% of the blind community cannot read it. This is where RightHear comes into play. The company helps organizations make their locations more accessible through […]
A Hero Opens Doors
Fortunately, automatic and motion / button-activated doors are now common in most public places. But those are typically installed by electricians over several days for thousands of dollars. And we still see situations like the one in the picture above. Imagine making your bedroom, bathroom, or workplace door automatic in just a few minutes. Such […]
Morphic Makes Accessibility Easier to Find
Most computers now have built-in accessibility features, but they can be difficult to find. In fact, recent studies show that 73% of seniors aged 65 and older say they need help using new devices. The free app Morphic puts accessibility features front and center with a large, easy-to-use toolbar. This is especially helpful for low-vision […]
A Guide Through Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over the age of 60. Roughly one in 180 adults in the U.S. have vision loss from this disease. But half of the people with this condition don’t know they have it because it often shows no symptoms — until the damage is already done. In […]
The Totchop Cuts Out Kitchen Challenges
Molded and assembled right here in Indiana, the Totchop is quickly becoming a staple of family households as well as AT expos and rehabilitation centers across the country. A dinnertime choking scare with his daughter sparked founder Matt Kawiecki’s initial idea for the device — a tool that would allow parents to safely and quickly […]