When David Rabie started developing the idea for the Tovala Smart Oven, he didn’t expect it to make such an impact on people with disabilities. He was just a busy grad student trying to cook a quick dinner without depending on fast food. “I thought, ‘There’s got to be a way to get a home-cooked […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
Monday Tech Tip: Glint
During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Dylan Makani showed us Glint, which is an AI-powered visual-support tool designed primarily for educators, special education teachers, SLPs, therapists, and families. Glint can help people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, communication disabilities, ADHD, learning disabilities, brain injuries, and others who benefit from visual supports, routines, and alternative communication. […]
ATU797 – TPA Hearing Trust with Bob Schapp
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest: Bob Schapp – Chief Administrative Officer – TPA Hearing Trust Website: tpahq.org Learn more about Bridging […]
Finding Freedom with a Sip and Puff
When Mario Marusic lost function in all four limbs after an accident, he thought his DJ career was over, to say the least. “With the IntegraMouse AIR, I got my freedom back — and my music,” he said. This device allows users to control their computers entirely with their mouths — sipping to left-click, puffing […]
Simeon Sound System Transforms the Classroom
The Simeon Audita III seems poised to transform communication in the classroom. It’s the first sound system in the country to use Auracast™ technology — streaming directly to Auracast-enabled hearing aids, cochlear implants and other assistive listening devices. The system includes a speaker and three color-coded pass-around microphones. It’s compact and portable — no heavier […]
ATFAQ206: Q1: Adaptive Fishing, Q2: Sensory Processing Challenges, Q3: Limited hand strength for writing, cutting and opening, Q4. Low Vision at School, Q5: Wildcard: What is the most creative use of assistive tech that you’ve seen?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson and Belva Smith ATFAQ206: Q1: Adaptive Fishing, Q2: Sensory Processing Challenges, Q3: Limited hand strength for writing, cutting and opening, Q4. Low Vision at School, Q5: Wildcard: What is the most creative use of assistive tech that you’ve seen?