One company has taken the “chair” out of wheelchair and made it possible for paraplegics to stand and move around using a robot-like structure to help stabilize their bodies. Developed by AMS Mekatronic, a company that develops mobilization devices for physically disabled people, Tek Robotic Mobilization Device helps a person who has lost mobility in […]
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Telecare system keeps residents safe
While caregivers are wonderful resources to have on hand, some individuals who need them may not need their services on a 24-hour basis. Telecare systems, such as Rest Assured, allow people living with disabilities to achieve a sense of independence while at the same time maintaining their privacy and having help at the touch of […]
Headphones for Children with Autism
Headphones can do more than just provide a fun and convenient way to listen to music. In the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and even for those who have certain sensitivities to noises and sounds, headphones can be a necessity to coping with the world around them. In fact, noise reduction headphones allow some children […]
Monday Tech Tip: Blackboard Educational Software and Accessibility
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ATU043: – Adaptive Driving for People with Disabilities (Suzanne Pritchard), New Ablenet Products, The New iPad and Accessibility, Divided Opinions on Braille, Vibrating Tattoos, Blind Bargains App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU032312.mp3 Links: Adaptive Driving for People with Disabilities (Suzanne Pritchard, Manager of Driving Evaluation and Training Services at Easter Seals Crossroads) www.EasterSealsCrossroads.org Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists: www.driver-ed.org AbleNet Expands Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Line with New Step-by-Step Products http://bit.ly/ziOItw Want a vibrating tattoo that alerts you to a […]
AM043 – Fall Risks
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