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 […]
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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 […]
Visual Acuity via Accident
Luna Glass started by accident. When Founder Karst Hoogsteen was cycling across the Harvard Medical School campus one day, he rode right into a ditch because he couldn’t visually distinguish it from the shadows ahead. As he was standing in the mud, Hoogsteen decided to devote his career to developing glasses for other people with […]
Accessories for Accessibility
Attendees of INDATA’s next full-day training session are in for a treat, as it will be something of a fashion show. From rings and watches to eyeglasses and more, the INDATA team and its guest presenters will demonstrate wearable accessories that make the world more accessible to people with disabilities. “Wearable assistive technology dates all […]
Accessible Parks to Visit This Week
With the weather being warm and sunny this week, let’s take a look at a few Hoosier hot spots for outdoor fun. Unity Park at Blue Heron Park (405 Driftwood Court, Franklin 46131) With a fully rubber surface, this park’s playground offers safe, easy access right off the bat. Wide ramping systems also lead to […]
Munevo DRIVE Moves Independence Forward
For Claudiu Hidas, the founder and CEO of Munevo, the impact of creating a wheelchair head control system wasn’t evident in such accolades as his nomination for Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. It was apparent on the face of a woman who was struggling with her previous wheelchair controls. “After three, four turns (with Munevo […]