Falls rank among the leading causes of death for older adults. Even in an assisted living community, seniors are often too far from an emergency button or too disoriented to call for help. The Nobi smart lamp serves as a guardian angel, with optical sensors that give it a clear view of rooms both day […]
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RUBY 10 Magnifies Everyday Life
According to the 2022 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 50.18 million American adults reported experiencing some degree of vision loss. Of these, nearly four million have a lot of trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses, and 340,000 cannot see at all. Magnifying devices have come a long way in the past 10 years. They […]
Magnifying Life with Visolux
In the ever-evolving world of assistive technology (AT), the Visolux Digital XL FHD stands out as a versatile tool designed to enhance — or should we say, magnify — the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. This advanced digital magnifier offers a range of features that cater specifically to the needs of those with […]
Gifts for Functionality AND Fun
With the holidays around the corner, are you having trouble coming up with a gift list? Not sure where to start shopping for a loved one with a disability? With this year’s annual holiday podcast special, INDATA offers a comprehensive guide to accessible gifts for all ages. Director of Assistive Technology Brian Norton joins host […]
LUNA: The smart mattress cover
Over the past few years, there have been countless smart devices released on the market. This includes smart watches, wristbands, thermostats, locks, and other home automation devices–all of which sync to your smartphone. We already have the ability to connect to virtually anything, so what’s left? Well, with the smart mattress cover Luna you now have the ability to make […]
Disabilities and Employment: Expect. Employ. Empower.
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? NDEAM is a favorable time to educate Americans about “disability employment issues and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.” Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, Kathy Martinez stated: “We all have a role to play […]