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. […]
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AM274 – Squease Pressure Vest
Podcast: Play in new window | Download274-2-16-18 Squease Pressure Vest Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! There are so many pressure and weighted vests available on the market that […]
AM273 – BuckleRoo Seat Belt Buckle Guard
Podcast: Play in new window | Download273-2-9-18 BuckleRoo Seat Belt Buckle Guard Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Does your child have a habit of unbuckling his or her […]
AM272 – Grampa’s Garden
Podcast: Play in new window | Download272-2-2-18 Grampa’s Garden Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you are looking for products that assist in relaxation or sensory therapy, check […]
AM271 – Seeing AI
Podcast: Play in new window | Download271-1-26-18 Seeing AI App: Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! The Seeing AI app from Microsoft brings several object recognition tools to a […]
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Tips and Tools for Tackling the Winter Weather
Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most difficult, especially for people with disabilities. “This time of the year is when our resources can really come in handy for a lot of people,” said Brian Norton, the director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “Winter can […]