Good news for us and our clients: The global assistive technology market is projected to grow at a rate of 7.5% per year between now and 2031. As Persistence Market Research recently reported, this expansion is fueled by the following growth drivers: A rising senior population Increased healthcare spending Increased awareness of disability support technologies […]
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Be My Eyes: Hands-Free Assistance Through Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]
Music Within Everyone’s Control
With their keys, strings, sticks and valves, musical instruments can be overwhelming for any young student, let alone those with disabilities. Cue CMPSR, a disability-friendly joystick controller that makes musical composition and performance easier for players of all abilities. Once users connect the joystick to the free CMPSR Swipe app, they can compose and play […]
Autism Acceptance Through Assistive Technology
This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]
Migraine Buddy Looks Out for Users
Migraine is considered one of the most debilitating diseases worldwide, affecting one in seven people globally and a member of one in four households in America. Developed by a migraine patient himself, the Migraine Buddy app helps those with migraine target the disease at its source. Among other things, this app helps users: Track various […]
INDATA’s 2024 Annual Report
The world of assistive technology (AT) is constantly progressing, improving the lives of people with disabilities all across the globe. Want to see what it’s doing for Hoosiers here in the Heartland? Click the link below for a look at INDATA’s annual report, which includes stories about consumers who have benefited from AT, as […]