Imagine yourself unable to see well enough to drive and how that would change your life. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to help people with disabilities get where they need to go safely and efficiently. And that includes the 1.3 million Americans who are legally blind. Waymo is a company that uses this type of […]
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Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager
Winter can be a very tough season for many, but especially for someone with arthritis, as the frigid temperatures tend to make the pain worse. If you’re looking for a device to help with the pain or discomfort in your hands, check out the Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager! While other hand massagers can hurt […]
Monday Tech Tip: Read Aloud
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Read Aloud, which is a Google Chrome extension that allows a user to use text-to-speech technology that will convert webpages to audio. Users can also use Read Aloud to read PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon, Kindle, and EPUB out loud. This free […]
ATU553 – AgrAbility with Paul Jones and Chuck Baldwin (Part 2)
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Paul Jones – Manager of National AgrAbility Project at Purdue University Chuck Baldwin – Project Manager for […]
Apple AirTag
I originally wrote about Tile back in 2014. If you’re unfamiliar with Tile products, in sum, they are small Bluetooth-enabled devices you can attach to items like keys, wallets, purses — anything you can potentially lose. Apple now has its very own version: introducing Apple AirTag! According to Apple’s website, Apple AirTag is a “super-easy […]
Amazon Astro – Home Monitoring Robot
There are so many smart home devices available from Amazon, such as the Ring Video Doorbell and several Echo devices. Now there is a brand new household robot for home monitoring: introducing Amazon Astro! With Amazon Astro, users can stay connected to their homes from anywhere. While other home monitoring devices are mounted and can […]