Fitness trackers have been on the market for years now. There are many brands, each offering a variety of features and unique benefits. Fitness trackers are defined as, “A wearable device or a computer application that records a person’s daily physical activity, together with other data relating to their fitness or health, such as the […]
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Nokia Thermo Smart Thermometer
If you’re like me, you may think of nothing but old cell phones when you hear the company name Nokia. You may even ask yourself, “Are they even still around?” Yes, in fact, they are! They’ve made a strong comeback offering a catalog of smart devices for everyday living and tools to promote health. One of […]
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Exploring Emotions: Social Tools and the Autism Spectrum
Every year, INDATA hosts four full-day training sessions that take people from all walks of life inside the intricate, ever-expanding world of assistive technology. “These training days open the door to all kinds of important discussions and discoveries,” said Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads. This year’s slate of sessions concluded at […]
Enchroma : Color-correcting eyewear for color blindness
Color blindness is a condition where a person’s eyes are unable to see colors under normal light. It affects millions of people worldwide and is most prominent in men; it affects 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. The condition ranges from a variety of classes, with red-green color blindness being the most […]
BJOY Chin Mouse
Last month I covered the BJOY Ring Joystick Mouse, which is a product that transforms a wheelchair’s joystick into a computer mouse. For users who aren’t able to use their hands, an alternative option is the BJOY Chin Mouse. The BJOY Chin is “the best alternative to use the mouse with your chin.” The BJOY […]
BJOY Ring Joystick Mouse
Wouldn’t it be awesome to transform your wheelchair’s joystick into a mouse? By installing the BJOY Ring you can! The BJOY Ring Kit connects directly to your joystick so you can operate your cursor-controlled computer, tablet, or smartphone. According to EnableMart, “The wireless ring is connected to a transmitter paired to the receiver, which is […]