I wrote about the Wear from ActiVocal on Tuesday, which is a revolutionary assistive listening device for individuals who are hard of hearing. In addition to the Wear, ActiVocal offers a variety of other products to assist those with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments. Their LapTalk Computer is an example of one product for those with […]
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Sooth and Stimulate Your Senses with the Bubble Table
Sensory solutions are a huge topic here at the INDATA Project. I love writing about them because they benefit an array of individuals with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, autism, anxiety, and more. Fun and Function offers an indefinite supply of these solutions, one being their new Bubble Table. In sum, the Bubble Table provides hands-on therapy to […]
K’Track Glucose Wearable
Diabetes affects approximately 415 million (1 in 11) individuals worldwide. Glucose monitoring can often help manage symptoms for these individuals. Checking glucose involves pricking one’s finger multiple times daily, which can be painful and bothersome. K’Track Glucose is a new wearable designed to measure glucose “effortlessly, painlessly, and in seconds.” The K’Track Glucose looks and wears just […]
Tecla Shield: Hands-free control of smart devices
Assistive technology can make things more convenient for some, but for others it makes things possible! Smart devices have indubitably helped thousands of individuals with special needs communicate, control switches, and so much more. However, some individuals with upper-body mobility impairments aren’t able to operate their smart device(s) independently. This is where the Tecla Shield comes in. […]
Ava: Enjoy 24/7 accessible conversations
Many individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing often have to rely on lip reading or an interpreter to engage in conversations. This is where Ava may prove useful. Ava is an app noted to be the “first smart captioner for conversations based on machine intelligence.” In other words, it’s an app that allows users to […]
8 more accessible gift ideas for those who are blind
In November 2014, our very own Nikol Prieto wrote about 10 accessible gift ideas for those with vision impairments. The article has since become one of our most popular blogs of all time! Because that article did so well, I wanted to provide you with even more options for your loved ones with visual impairments. […]