People who have limited mobility in their arms and hands may have difficulty operating a traditional DVD player. Enabling Devices has a Adaptive DVD Player for people to use with ease. This device has two function keys. This portable, Adaptive DVD player allows the user to select pause and play to control DVDs and CDs. This assistive […]
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Mobile Music Touch
Georgia Tech’s Center for Music Technology has developed a piece of assistive technology that integrates music and therapy. This device helps people with limited or no feeling in their hands. The Mobile Music Touch (MMT) system is designed to provide an engaging hand rehabilitation aid through music. MMT consists of: a wireless tactile glove with a vibration motor for each finger a […]
VictorReader Stream Daisy MP3 Player
For people who are Blind or visually impaired, reading books may be more time consuming. Using a book reader allows people to have access to their favorite book and have a personal library in the palm of their hand wherever they go. The VictorReader Stream Daisy MP3 Player lets people read multi-chapter books, like manuals, […]
Assistive Technology for the Kitchen
Assistive technology can be used anywhere that people are. It only makes sense that assistive devices are available to help people in the kitchen. Here’s a handful of devices that may be helpful to you or a loved one. Easy Grip Cup It’s a cup with finger grips specifically designed for people who need extra […]
Bed Specs
People who have severe physical disabilities may not be able to sit up in bed. Assistive technology helps people live more independently. Bed Specs are an assistive device that uses prisms to adjust the angle people can see while laying down in bed. These glasses can be used by people with spinal cord injury or […]
Google Computer Science Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
“Access to knowledge is our thing.” That’s what Google says about its scholarship for students with disabilities. The deadline to submit an application in Monday, February 18. Recipients of the 2013 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. Winners are invited to the Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in […]