The EnhanSit provides a clear example of how a seemingly small accommodation can make a big difference in people’s lives. The EnhanSit is an electric lift frame to which consumers can easily mount their recliner. In fact, its universal design safely fits over 95% of recliners worldwide. The only information anyone needs to verify is […]
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A Different Kind of Doorbell
From door knockers to doorbells, visitor signaling devices have long been inaccessible, as they depend on a building occupant’s ability to hear. The Qepi Tiuo Loud Flash Doorbell provides a solution for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. This wireless doorbell system comes with two pieces: a transmitter for visitors to press on the […]
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 […]
The Sensory Shoppe Celebrates Neurodivergence
When Carmel, Indiana, mom Emily Hawthorne took her daughter with autism out shopping, she could often feel judgmental looks and anxiety surrounding her girl’s overstimulation. So, Hawthorne set out to build a better shopping experience for kids like her daughter and parents like herself. Open since December 2025, Hawthorne’s store, The Sensory Shoppe in Carmel, […]
Technology to Tingle the Brain
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. “We are at a turning point in what science tells us about brain health,” said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Research shows it is never too early — or too late — to take action.” Thanks to assistive technology, it’s […]
SensePilot: Hands-Free Computer Control Using Head Tracking
For individuals with limited hand or arm mobility, navigating a computer can be a challenge. Tools like SensePilot offer a new way to interact with technology by turning simple head movements and facial gestures into full mouse and keyboard control. SensePilot is a head-tracking “mouse” software that uses a standard webcam — no additional hardware […]