In the recent past, people have become quite used to seeing people talk to themselves in the street. Watching individuals talking with their hands, shouting or having heated conversations with apparently no one have become the norm for those who use headphones, with microphones, attached to their mobile device. Hands free, it’s all the rage. […]
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Books without boundaries
Currently, fewer than five percent of the books needed by people with print disabilities are available in digital text or in Braille text formats. One online library , Bookshare, has a mission to raise the level of access of reading materials for those who have print disabilities so that they too can have a wide […]
Spring is in the air, time to get outside
With the number of sunny days increasing and the temperature rising, it’s getting harder and harder to stay inside. Along with the simple pleasures of the beginnings of baseball season, popsicle weather and nights spent looking at the stars come fun activities that get people outside and closer to nature. There are many activities available […]
Standing Alone
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 […]
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 […]