Remember last year’s blog post on “The New World of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids”? For a long time, hearing aids required a doctor’s prescription and hundreds to thousands of dollars. And those dollars frequently came out of the user’s pocket, since Medicare and many private insurers failed to recognize mild-to-moderate hearing loss as a disability affecting overall quality of life. That started to change in 2022, when the FDA legalized over-the-counter sales of non-prescription aids. And that didn’t just make things easier for “pure assistive” technology. Hearing-aid features are now starting to appear in “everyday” technology.
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Seeing-eye canes and robotic guide dogs RoboticsInnovation & Industry This past weekend, 67 teams from 24 countries competed in ETH Zurich’s Cybathlon – fighting not only for victory, but also for the advancement of assistance technologies that are more suitable for everyday use. The third edition of the competition for people with disabilities and experimental assistive technologies was a complete success.
Assistive Technology (AT) is a powerful tool for individuals with learning disabilities. It empowers them to overcome challenges, boost self-esteem, and achieve their full potential. Explore the world of AT and discover how it can transform lives.
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101097047 – LINK Background Child victims with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities face particular barriers to active and effective participation in the criminal justice process. These include physical barriers to court buildings, communication barriers, lack of access to protection measures, legal aid and legal representation. This is due to gaps and barriers in legislation, lack of […]
[Editor's Note: This article is reprinted with the author's permission from the July-August 2024 edition of the "We Count Recount," the bi-monthly newsletter of We Count. We Count is a project of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) at OCAD University in Toronto.
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There are lots of great accessibility features in iOS 18, and in this video, we highlight some of the great ones - but - we know we're just scraping the surface. This video highlights improvements for users with disabilities, including voiceover enhancements, eye tracking, and music haptics.
During Disability Employee Awareness month, we call out the medical tech industry for fighting disabled people's right to repair or modify the tech that they own.
Here’s the very first draft of my idea for next year’s ‘Next big Thing’ competition. Feedback welcome: “Proposed AI-Powered Self-Scripting Feature for JAWS Screen Reader **Objective**: The suggested feature seeks to integrate advanced AI-driven "computer use" capabilities, similar to those...
The development of next-generation robotic parts represents a groundbreaking advancement in assistive technology. These innovative components are designed to enhance mobility, strength, and sensory capabilities, empowering people with disabilities to perform tasks previously deemed impossible.
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The e-book market is projected to reach $14.61 billion in 2024, reflecting a 3.2% increase from $14.16 billion in 2023. In 2023, 21% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 49 owned an e-reader. E-book accessibility is becoming more important as more people turn to digital books for learning and...
In today’s digital era, ensuring your website meets modern web accessibility standards is crucial for fostering an inclusive online environment. Web accessibility is not just about compliance; it’s about creating a user experience that is equitable for all, including those with disabilities.
The Brain Controlled Wheelchair (BCW) project aims to create a cost-effective assistive technology for individuals with motor disabilities, allowing them to control a wheelchair using their thoughts through a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). It uses EEG signals processed by a Raspberry Pi 4 and a Machine Learning model to interpret commands, with dual control modes via a joystick or a headset, and is the first of its kind in Pakistan
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