Last week, I wrote about Step2Tub, an assistive product that can help prevent falls while getting in and out of the tub. The same company also offers Step2Bed, which can help users get in and out of bed more easily. Most beds sit too high, making them difficult to get in and out of. Step2Bed […]
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ATU613 – Acapela Group and My-Own-Voice with Nicolas Mazars
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: Nicolas Mazars – Inclusive Market Manager and My Own Voice Product Owner – Acapela Group Main Web […]
AM513 FireAvert
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools, and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing, or other special needs! Kitchen fires are the number one cause of home fires. If you’re looking for a product […]
Step2Tub Portable Rail and Step for Bathroom
Getting in and out of the bathtub can be challenging for individuals aging in place and more. If you’re looking for something to help prevent falls, check out the Step2Tub. According to the product’s description, it is the “safest way to get in and out of the tub” independently. The Step2Tub is made of industry-grade […]
Relaying the Opportunity for Deaf Independence
From the telegraph to rotary phones to landlines, email and texting, our methods of communication have evolved a great deal over the decades. These changes have been vital for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Just ask Greg Gantt, who has experienced the impact of these technological advancements firsthand not only as a […]
CookStop Automatic Stove/Oven Control
Last week, I wrote about the FireAvert fire safety device that helps prevent stove fires. Another available option is the CookStop Automatic Stove/Oven Control. CookStop Automatic Stove/Oven Control can be used to limit the times when the oven is operable or to turn off the stove if there’s no one in the kitchen. This programmable […]