In America, 70% of adults report that they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, and 11% report insufficient sleep every night. Further, it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans of all ages experience sleep-related issues. If you are looking for something to help you or a loved one sleep better, […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
SM Music Reader
Sao Mai Vocational and Assistive Technology Center for the Blind is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001. One of their main missions is to “empower the blind by using and developing assistive technology in education, employment, and daily living activities.” This nonprofit developed SM Music Reader, an app that allows users – with or without […]
Monday Tech Tip: Joy for All Robotic Cat
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Joy for All Robotic Cat, which is a companion cats to combat loneliness for folks who can’t take care of a pet. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Joy for All robotic pets.
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 […]
Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display
Yesterday I wrote about the Mantis Q40, which is a first-of-its-kind integrated keyboard and refreshable Braille display. Another new product from HumanWare is the Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display. According to its description, the Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display is the “faster, stronger, future-forward Braille display.” This refreshable 40-cell Braille display will “double your pairing […]
Mantis Q40 Braille Display
HumanWare is a Canadian-based company that was founded in 1988. The company’s mission is to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment, vision loss, and even learning disabilities to develop their potential and maintain their autonomy.” One of their newest products is the Mantis Q40, which is a first-of-its-kind integrated keyboard and refreshable Braille […]