ATU712 – TotChop with Matt Kawiecki

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: Matt Kawiecki – Founder and CEO – Totchop www.totchop.com Stories: Accessible Kiosk Story: https://bit.ly/4fVtwkr —————————— If you […]

A World of Enhanced Mobility with Strap Tech Ara

There’s a new, groundbreaking assistive technology device designed to help the blind and visually impaired navigate the world around them. Strap Tech Ara uses advanced sensors and technologies to detect obstacles in the environment and guide individuals with disabilities safely, transforming everyday challenges into smooth journeys. Ara utilizes advanced sensors to scan the environment in […]

Starkey’s Hearing Aids Use AI for Next Generation Sound

In 2019, 13% of adults aged 18 and over had some difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, 1.6% either had a lot of difficulty hearing or could not hear at all, even when using a hearing aid. As one of the five […]

ElliQ: A Robot Roommate

Most of us are accustomed to calling on virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri when we need help. Now imagine an AI assistant that starts conversations in anticipation of your needs. ElliQ is “the very first proactive, empathetic robotic companion.” Although she was designed with seniors in mind, she is also beneficial for people with […]

Monday Tech Tip: Vibio Portable Bluetooth Bed Shaker

During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Peter Jugvid from Bellman & Symfon showed us the Vibio Portable Bluetooth Bed Shaker, which is a wireless bed shaker that connects directly to an iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth to allow the user to set 10 multi alarms and be notified of incoming calls and texts. Check it […]

ATU711 – NCADEMI with Cynthia Curry

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: Cynthia Curry – Director of the National Center on Accessible Digital Education Materials and Instruction (NCADEMI) – […]