For individuals living with hand tremors, everyday tasks such as eating, writing or using a smartphone can become frustrating and difficult. Assistive technology continues to evolve to meet these challenges, and one innovative solution designed to help is the Steadi-3 Anti-Tremor Glove. The Steadi-3 Anti-Tremor Glove is a wearable device designed to reduce the impact […]
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Neater Arm Support ZERO: Supporting Everyday Independence at the Table and Beyond
For individuals with upper extremity weakness, completing everyday tasks like eating, typing, or using a phone can be challenging without assistance. Fortunately, assistive technology solutions like the Neater Arm Support ZERO (NAS-Zero) are designed to make those daily activities more manageable and empowering. The NAS-Zero is a mechanical arm support that uses a friction-free system […]
Increasing Grip and Independence with the Leverage Booster
For many individuals with limited hand strength, arthritis, or other mobility challenges, everyday tasks like opening jars, turning knobs, or gripping tools can be frustrating — or even painful. The Leverage Booster is a simple assistive device designed to make gripping and turning easier. By increasing leverage, the tool reduces the amount of force required […]
The Totchop Cuts Out Kitchen Challenges
Molded and assembled right here in Indiana, the Totchop is quickly becoming a staple of family households as well as AT expos and rehabilitation centers across the country. A dinnertime choking scare with his daughter sparked founder Matt Kawiecki’s initial idea for the device — a tool that would allow parents to safely and quickly […]
Stave Off Stove Danger
Six seconds from now, a cooking-related fire will occur in an American home. In fact, cooking is the number-one cause of home fires in the United States, which cost an average of $35,000 dollars in damages. Don’t fall into one of these statistics. Leaving the stove on is a common household safety hazard known for […]
The i-Reader 2 Makes Low-Vision Reading Simple
The power of the i-Reader 2 lies in its simplicity. A desktop scan-and-read device, it’s designed to allow the utmost ease of use for blind and low-vision users. Multiple features strategically rely on users’ hearing and sense of touch. First, users will know the camera arm is raised to the right reading position when they […]