Each year, as many as 500,000 individuals experience a spinal cord injury, and 15 million people suffer a stroke. Many people are now getting the chance to take their next steps forward with the help of EksoGT. EksoGT is the first robotic exoskeleton to be granted clearance for rehabilitation purposes for use with stroke patients […]
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Consumer Highlight: Libbe Hoogeveen
I met with Libbe in his downtown Indianapolis apartment to learn about his experience in receiving a computer from The INDATA Project’s computer reutilization program. I was greeted by Libbe and invited to take a seat in is living room. We began to talk and he told me a little about himself. He told me […]
Find Peace with Noise-Canceling Headsets
We have a few blogs in the mix coming up that will focus on assistive technology and tools to help increase your attention and concentration. First up, we have outlined noise-canceling headsets that can aid people with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder and other attention disabilities. We’ve discussed these headsets during one of our recent BITES […]
Ring Video Doorbells
There are many assistive technologies available to help individuals with different needs live more independently. Smart home appliances are one of the easiest, most affordable ways to help someone with a mobility impairment be as independent as possible. Ring is a company offering several smart home solutions. Ring offers security cameras, a security system, and […]
Bestic – Mealtime independence
Several individuals with many diagnoses are unable to feed themselves independently. They then rely on others to help feed them. There is now an assistive eating device, called Bestic, that gives individuals back their independence during mealtimes. Bestic is ideal for individuals in a variety of situations: Those who get exhausted when using their arms […]
Monday Tech Tip: Giraff by Camanio Care
Jasmine Dahlberg from Camanio Care shows us their telepresence robot called Giraff. This telepresence robot was designed with home care and healthcare staff in mind to be able to virtually visit patients. Check it out here: