After Amazon Echo’s raging success over the past few years, many tech companies are creating their very own smart speaker home assistants. Google’s version of the home assistant was introduced near the end of last year. Now, Apple has finally introduced their own smart speaker: the HomePod. Apple describes their new product as follows: HomePod is […]
Posts with the Independent Living tag
Myself Belts : One-handed belts
I’ve been really inspired by my posts covering items that encourage children to dress independently. Most recently, I’ve discussed the One, Two, Tie My Shoe Kit as well as EZ Sox. Now I’d like to discuss Myself Belts, which is an item that fosters independence in children and adults alike! Myself Belts “is the easiest belt on […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Learning Disabilities, Organizations, Products and Devices, Training, Visual
Creating a Social Experience Through Video Games
People with disabilities can need assistance in many different ways – getting trained for and finding a good job, communicating with others and even negotiating some of the basic necessities of life. But some have chosen to provide a helping hand by making video games more accessible. One of the foremost in this field is […]
Stay “ntouch” with Sorenson Communications’ Suite of Products
Sorenson Communications is “the leading provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) for the Deaf”. They offer a myriad of products for individuals who are deaf such as the ntouch® VP videophone and app, Buzz apps, and more. The company’s mission is to provide the “highest quality communication products and services” to individuals who are deaf […]
Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime
Individuals with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or other mobility impairments, are often unable to roll themselves over in bed. Because they’re unable to reposition themselves, many require personal caregivers to come in and help every so often. The Wireless Attendant Call Button Alert Chime gives these individuals an easy way to page for help. You […]
Apps, Communication, Computers, INDATA News, Independent Living, Organizations, Products and Devices, Visual
The Future of Braille
Why use Braille? Technological developments are bringing more and more assistance to those who are blind or have visual impairment. A standard iPhone ships with the VoiceOver screen reader app, allowing users to have information read to them. Speech synthesizers, once infamous for their robotic and sometimes difficult-to-understand timbre, have become more and more naturalistic. […]