Whether users are nonspeaking, at risk of speech loss or have a speech disability, iOS 18’s accessibility features have solutions for communication. With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or select from suggested or saved phrases, and their mobile device then speaks the text out loud through a digital voice. This […]
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Hearview Glasses Give Life Subtitles
Imagine if life were like a foreign film — with subtitles popping up in front of your eyes whenever people speak. Now available through INDATA’s Lending Library, the Hearview Subtitle Glasses make this idea a reality. Designed for the deaf and hard of hearing community, the glasses pair with the user’s smartphone to capture people’s […]
Brain Power: Thriving with Assistive Technology
This year, at least 2.8 million Americans will likely sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Right now, more than 5.3 million are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability — that’s one in every 60 people. The world of assistive technology (AT) continues evolving to make life easier for people with TBI. In honor of […]
Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Hearing
Nearly 60% of U.S. smartphone users own an Apple iPhone. And with 13% of adults having some difficulty hearing, Apple has made significant enhancements to the iPhone and Apple Air Pods to help those with hearing loss stay connected. Below are a few of the features that are typically available on Apple iPhones. Be sure […]
A World of Enhanced Mobility with Strap Tech Ara
There’s a new, groundbreaking assistive technology device designed to help the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them. Strap Tech Ara uses advanced sensors and technologies to detect obstacles in the environment and guide individuals with disabilities safely, transforming everyday challenges into smooth journeys. Ara utilizes advanced sensors to scan the environment in […]
ClearView GO Offers Compact Option for Desktop Video Magnifier
According to the American Foundation for the Blind, around 65 percent of low vision users prefer to use electronic magnifiers like video magnifiers to assist with reading and viewing materials. The World Health Organization estimates that 2.2 billion people worldwide are living with some form of visual impairment, so video magnifiers can provide a solution […]