During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Mikael Vikman Sunna from INDEX BRAILLE, showed us their braille printers/embossers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about INDEX BRAILLE products.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Communication is a Whisper Away
Studies show that people who stutter can reduce their stuttering frequency by an average of 85% by whispering. Working toward whispering also helps people with other voice issues, such as Spasmodic Dysphonia or vocal cord paralysis, speak more fluently. However, whispering isn’t the ideal form of communication. Here’s where Whispp can help. Rather than text-to-speech […]
Monday Tech Tip: The Blind Canvas Project
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Ben Fox, Founder of the BlindCan Film Festival, talked about BlindCan, which is an annual film festival that celebrates what individuals who are blind CAN do. Anyone who is blind or has a registered disability can submit their films for the festival. He also spoke about the Blind Canvas Project, […]
A Veterans Day Highlight
In honor of Veterans Day this week, here are a few resources for veterans with disabilities living in Indiana … Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST): Whether they’re injured in the line of duty or simply experiencing the side effects of aging, vision loss is a common issue for veterans. If eligible for Veterans Affairs’ healthcare coverage, […]
Monday Tech Tip: AngelSense GPS Tracker
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Katalin Daigle showed us the AngelSense, which is a GPS tracking device with assistive speakerphone, live monitoring and proactive alerting that provides remote support for loved ones with special needs to increase safety and independence. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about AngelSense.
XK300 Sensor Provides Vital Signs Monitoring
Many industries rely on real-time data. For the medical industry, patient data is a key component for doctors and healthcare providers to understand a patient’s health. Whether it’s monitoring after a surgery or for ongoing purposes, doctors appreciate real-time data. The XK300 is the first FDA-approved commercial medical device that measures micro-vibrations from the body […]