In a 2023 study of more than 2,800 older adults, 65.3% (about 21.5 million individuals) of those aged 71 years or older had hearing loss, and by age 90 years, 96.2% of adults had hearing loss. However, only 29.2% of those with hearing loss used hearing aids. OrCam offers a more advanced hearing solution. The […]
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Monday Tech Tip: MyEye Pro
Matt Darusz, Manufacturing Representative, at OrCam, shows us the MyEye Pro, which is a wearable device that can read text, recognize people, and identify products in real-time auditory feedback. Check it out here: Click here to learn about OrCam MyEye Pro.
ATU653 – Orcam with Matt Darusz
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 Guest: Matt Darusz – Area Sales Manager for Ohio, Indiana and Michigan – OrCam Technologies Ltd. Contact Matt […]
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Tech the Halls with Holiday Gifts
Doing some last-minute holiday shopping? Don’t be hard on yourself; it’s been a tough year. Avoid the crowded malls, and shop safely in cyberspace. Here is a guide to some great gifts for people of all ages and levels of ability. Assistive Technology Gifts GrandPad: This tablet is “the smartest, simplest and safest way to connect […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Assistive Technology
Don’t worry, we’ve all found ourselves squeezing through crowds or running into internet traffic while shopping for gifts at the last minute. Have no fear; we have some late holiday gift ideas here for those loved ones who may need assistive technology. “While these items certainly are convenient for able-bodied people, they can be vital […]
Consumer Highlight: Billie Rippy
It was a cold winter day when I visited the home of Billie Rippy in Mishawaka, Indiana to learn about the assistive technology she has been using so she can go to college. Billie’s mother greeted me at the door and she took me in the kitchen to meet Billie. Billie is a very warm […]