According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 deaths (17.5%) from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke in 2022. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, with stroke-related costs reaching nearly $56.2 billion between 2019 and 2020. Stroke is also […]
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Walk Confidently in Stride with NexStride
Navigating the world around us can be challenging for individuals with disabilities, but innovations in mobility technology are making a significant impact on how those with mobility challenges move forward. NexStride, created by a veteran with Parkinson’s Disease and a biomedical engineer, is a walking assist device that combines the functionality of a traditional walker […]
Monday Tech Tip: ViewPlus Braille Embossers
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Dan Gardner from ViewPlus Technologies talks about their embossers that provide a tactile graphic for individuals who are blind and shows us that their embosser can now assign a pattern with with colors to teach individuals who are blind about colors and color mixing. Check it out here: Click here […]
ATU701 – CITES with Mia Laudato Part 2
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 Guest: Mia Laudato, MSEd – Co-Project Director and Senior Technical Assistant – CITES CITES Website: cites.cast.org CAST Website: […]
How the Orbiter Eliminates Pain Points for Wheelchair Users
According to research by the National Institute of Health, 95% of pressure injuries are avoidable. But unfortunately, it’s estimated that 60,000 people die every year from complications due to these injuries. Designed for individuals who use wheelchairs, are of limited mobility, or who require sitting for long periods of time, the Orbiter by Kalogon is […]
Monday Tech Tip: NeuroNode
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Jill Adlin from Control Bionics showed us the NeuroNode, which is a wireless, wearable sensor thatgives users the ability to use bioelectric signals or spatial movements to access a computer, phone, tablet, and more. Check it out here: Click here for more details about the NeuroNode.