Do you or a loved one have a hard time hearing your cell phone ring? Do you often miss emails, calls, or texts because you can’t hear it? The Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler may be just the solution for you! The Ditto is a tiny, discreet clip that vibrates whenever you receive […]
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Aging in Place with Assistive Technology
Every year, INDATA hosts four free, full-day training sessions that offer an in-depth look at how assistive technology can help in our everyday lives. This Friday, March 2, INDATA explores how assistive technology can help people as they age. “Growing older comes with all sorts of obstacles,” said Brian Norton, the director of assistive technology […]
iDentifi – Object Recognition App
Anmol Tukrel is the developer behind iDentifi. He developed the app in 12th grade after learning about the possibilities of machine learning and computer vision. So, what is iDentifi? In sum, it is is a free iOS app that allows users to point the camera at an object and receive a description of it. For […]
SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone
If you’re looking for a smartphone that is designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired, check out the SmartVision2 Premium. The SmartVision 2 Premium is “the only Android 6.0 smartphone with a full panel of applications dedicated to those with visual impairments.” The device was carefully crafted to maximize the ease-of-use for individuals who […]
TeachTown – Exceptional Solutions for Exceptional Students
A handful of my colleagues recently went to Orlando, Florida for the annual ATIA (Assistive Technology Industry Association) conference. The ATIA conference is “the world’s most extensive assistive technology conference showcasing international excellence in the field.” I always love hearing all about the conference and the myriad of products and services available for individuals with […]
NeuroNode – EMG assistive technology device
Electromyography, more commonly known as EMG, is “the measurement of electrical activity associated with the activation of a muscle group as detected by non-invasive electrodes on the surface of the skin…” The NeuroNode takes EMG technology and transforms it into an assistive communication and control device for individuals living with paralysis and loss of speech. […]