Assistive technology can be used anywhere that people are. It only makes sense that assistive devices are available to help people in the kitchen. Here’s a handful of devices that may be helpful to you or a loved one. Easy Grip Cup It’s a cup with finger grips specifically designed for people who need extra […]
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Bed Specs
People who have severe physical disabilities may not be able to sit up in bed. Assistive technology helps people live more independently. Bed Specs are an assistive device that uses prisms to adjust the angle people can see while laying down in bed. These glasses can be used by people with spinal cord injury or […]
Google Computer Science Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
“Access to knowledge is our thing.” That’s what Google says about its scholarship for students with disabilities. The deadline to submit an application in Monday, February 18. Recipients of the 2013 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. Winners are invited to the Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in […]
Chattervox Volume Amplifier
The Chattervox is a portable voice amplifier from EnableMart that can boost sound by 18 decibels. This piece of assistive technology is useful for people who have difficulty speaking loudly or are anxious about speaking in front of other people. It comes with a rechargeable lumbar pack amplifier and speaker unit along with your choice of […]
Meet Confetti. She’s a Guide Horse in the United States.
Meet Confetti. Confetti is Sorrel, Near-Leopard Appaloosa miniature female horse. Confetti was born in Florida and trained by the Jacksonville Council for the Blind to be a guide horse for people who can not see. Guide horses are an alternative to guide dogs because horses live between 30-45 years and can work as guide horses for […]
ReWalk Helps Wheelchair Users Walk
Claire Lomas uses a wheelchair, and in 2012, she finished the London Marathon wearing a robotic exoskeleton. She wore the ReWalk, a new piece of assistive technology that allows people who have limited or no movement in their legs, to independently walk again. The ReWalk was developed by Argo Medical Technologies, a company with a […]