For individuals with mobility impairments, access to reliable and versatile mobility aids is crucial. Mobility is not just about physical movement; it’s integral to one’s independence, self-esteem and overall quality of life. Traditional wheelchairs, while effective, often come with limitations such as bulkiness, difficulty in transportation and lack of versatility. This is where the […]
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Math Window® Opens Opportunities
Fittingly named, Math Window® opens up opportunities for blind and visually impaired students to better understand the language of numbers and shapes. Each Math Window® kit includes a board with magnetic tiles that combine Braille and large print so the student and teacher can work together. Students can store the tiles along the perimeter of […]
ATU692 – PAVE with Prof. Dr. Alireza Darvishy and Felix Schmitt-Koopman
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Dr. Alireza Darvishy – Head of ICT Accessibility Lab – Zurich University of Applied Science Felix Schmitt-Koopmann […]
AccessAbleUSA’s Survey Aims to Improve Accessibility
As people with disabilities navigate the world, accessibility is vital. For example, if the only entrance to a venue has stairs, many people could be excluded entirely from all events in that space — to the detriment of the whole community. AccessAbleUSA aims to prevent situations like this and empower people with disabilities to access […]
RUBY 10 Magnifies Everyday Life
According to the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 50.18 million American adults reported experiencing some degree of vision loss. Of these, nearly four million have a lot of trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses, and 340,000 cannot see at all. Magnifying devices have come a long way in the past 10 years. They […]
Monday Tech Tip: Lingraphica
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Mike Bord from Lingraphica, showed us the Lingraphica which is a communication and therapy device that improve speech and comprehension. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Lingraphica.