People who are blind can use iPhones as assistive technology. A new accessory can turn iPhones into a map for the blind. Relying on headphones may cause the user to miss auditory clues in the world around them. For example, if you’re wearing headphones, you may miss the car horn honking as you cross the […]
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Adaptive DVD Player
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Chattervox Volume Amplifier
The Chattervox is a portable voice amplifier from EnableMart that can boost sound by 18 decibels. This piece of assistive technology is useful for people who have difficulty speaking loudly or are anxious about speaking in front of other people. It comes with a rechargeable lumbar pack amplifier and speaker unit along with your choice of […]