According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 6 deaths (17.5%) from cardiovascular disease was due to stroke in 2022. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke, with stroke-related costs reaching nearly $56.2 billion between 2019 and 2020. Stroke is also […]
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Walk Confidently in Stride with NexStride
Navigating the world around us can be challenging for individuals with disabilities, but innovations in mobility technology are making a significant impact on how those with mobility challenges move forward. NexStride, created by a veteran with Parkinson’s Disease and a biomedical engineer, is a walking assist device that combines the functionality of a traditional walker […]
Transcribe Meeting Notes in Real-Time with Otter.ai
We’ve all been there. You’re in a meeting that’s been dragging on and you’re falling asleep over your notes, or a meeting where the speaker is going way too fast that you can barely keep up with typing your notes. There’s never an in between! But for individuals with physical disabilities in their arms and […]
INDATA on TV: Assistive Back-to-School Supplies
Director of Assistive Technology Josh Anderson recently brought some assistive school supplies to Fox 59’s Indy Now.
Increasing Mobility with the Air Hawk Electric Foldable Wheelchair
For individuals with mobility impairments, access to reliable and versatile mobility aids is crucial. Mobility is not just about physical movement; it’s integral to one’s independence, self-esteem and overall quality of life. Traditional wheelchairs, while effective, often come with limitations such as bulkiness, difficulty in transportation and lack of versatility. This is where the […]
Caption Companion Offers Live Transcription
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help individuals with hearing loss better understand the conversation around them. Caption Companion is a portable, 8-inch tablet device that offers unlimited, real-time AI captioning right out of the box. It works fully offline and doesn’t require a user account. And for more added protection, user data is not collected. The […]