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Assistive TechnologiesAndroid and iOS have helped revolutionize the world of mobile communication technology. In 2019, it is estimated that 2.7 billion people owned a smartphone . Of those 2.7 billion users, approximately
Assistive TechnologiesWith assistive technology becoming big business all over the world, the industry’s future looks bright. Over one-billion people in the world have a disability, driving the need and innovation of the a
Assistive TechnologiesHow much of your budget would you say goes to helping customers find their way around? How disability friendly is your business? How important is capturing this market?
Assistive TechnologiesAt the cutting-edge of technological innovation in the mobility space resides Andrea Mocellin, inventor and designer of the Revolve folding wheel. The Revolve is a full-size 26-inch spoked wheel that
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Assistive TechnologiesAssistive technology is essential for many people with disabilities, and businesses with more than 15 employees find themselves subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I regulations
Assistive TechnologiesThe events of this year have affected everyone, but not necessarily in the same ways. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals face some unique challenges amid the pandemic, perhaps none bigger than the m
Assistive TechnologiesAssistive global position system (GPS) hardware and software products are designed to enable people with visual disability to navigate a location. The GPS hardware devices may include features such as
Assistive TechnologiesWhat is VRS? Video Relay Service (VRS) is a video telecommunications service that allows people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (HoH) to make and receive phone calls in real time. Specifically, VRS is
Assistive TechnologiesThere are many adaptive technologies on the market today that make readily available devices such as a keyboard or a mouse compatible to any person, allowing them the freedom to use all the resources
Assistive TechnologiesIn 2005, Imagine!, an organization that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, launched one of its most ambitious projects ever: the development of two SmartHomes.
Assistive TechnologiesWhat is VRI? Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is a video telecommunications service utilized through an external or a built-in camera and audio system. The service is used to provide sign language inte
Assistive TechnologiesManual wheelchair innovation knows no bounds, it seems. From SafariSeat , which is designed for people in developing countries, the innovative propulsion system in Ezy-wheels , the industry shows no s
Assistive TechnologiesAugmentative and alternative communication, or AAC , is any form of communication that supplements or replaces oral speech. The use of AAC might include clinical intervention, high-tech devices, or si
Assistive TechnologiesOne of the biggest misconceptions about accessibility is that it requires expensive, cumbersome, and hard-to-find equipment. In reality, the tools for accommodation may already be in your pocket. Case
Assistive TechnologiesDecades ago, engineer Ralph Braun, who had been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, designed his first assistive device, a battery-powered scooter. He was just 15. At 22 he built his first motorized whee
