Sao Mai Vocational and Assistive Technology Center for the Blind is a nonprofit organization founded in 2001. One of their main missions is to “empower the blind by using and developing assistive technology in education, employment, and daily living activities.” This nonprofit developed SM Music Reader, an app that allows users – with or without […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Joy for All Robotic Cat
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Joy for All Robotic Cat, which is a companion cats to combat loneliness for folks who can’t take care of a pet. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about the Joy for All robotic pets.
ATU549 – Holiday Show 2021 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: Nikol Prieto – Community Outreach Coordinator – INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads Brian Norton – Director of […]
AM450 Vive Health’s Toilet Seat Riser
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Many individuals may benefit from their toilet seat being higher. However, replacing a toilet can be […]
Toothbrush Pillow
Something as “simple” as putting toothpaste on one’s toothbrush can be challenging for individuals of all ages and abilities. The Toothbrush Pillow is a low-tech solution to help with this task. The Toothbrush Pillow is the “first and only product that will allow everyone to independently apply toothpaste.” Further, the Toothbrush Pillow provides a horizontal […]
Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display
Yesterday I wrote about the Mantis Q40, which is a first-of-its-kind integrated keyboard and refreshable Braille display. Another new product from HumanWare is the Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display. According to its description, the Brailliant BI 40X Braille Display is the “faster, stronger, future-forward Braille display.” This refreshable 40-cell Braille display will “double your pairing […]