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Category Archives: Accessibility Features
Be My Eyes – helping blind see
iOS devices (iPhone/iPad) are very popular among the visually impaired mobile device users. For example, most of them use VoiceOver, which is a gesture-based screen reader, and comes on IOS devices. Voice commands let the user schedule meetings, make phone … Continue reading
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Home, “Smart Home”
Smart Home, equipped with electronic appliances that can be controlled remotely, has been marketed as the house of the future. This trend will help everyone including seniors and persons with disabilities. A few years ago, when I was looking for inexpensive … Continue reading
Pepper – Intelligent robot
Many researchers and developers have been working on robotic applications to support the physical and educational needs of persons with disabilities. S0me examples are medical devices that can be used during surgery procedures, robot-assisted rehab to enhance human motor controls … Continue reading
Self-driving cars (Autonomous cars)
Most people have wished to avoid hectic driving experiences and dream about a self-driving car. Traveling is one of the challenges for persons with disabilities or the elderly. Some of them may have never driven a car. Others may have been forced to … Continue reading
Mounting systems and holders
Mobile devices such as iOS and Android phones and tablets have become a necessity in our daily activities. These portable devices are popular among wheelchair users as well, but some users with limited hand dexterity face challenges to use their … Continue reading
Samsung EYECAN+ open source technology
Eyegaze or eye tracking is a computer access method for persons with disabilities who cannot access a computer by a regular mouse and keyboard or touchscreen. Unfortunately it may be difficult for anyone to obtain an eye tracking device because of their high cost. … Continue reading
Text-to-Speech (Read Aloud) options
Do you or someone you know has difficulty in reading? If so, a text-to-speech feature may be helpful for reading. Text-to-speech options have helped persons who are blind, have low-vision or suffer from Dyslexia. Scanning/Reading devices such as DaVinci HD/OCR All-in-one desktop … Continue reading
LEAP Motion hand-tracking controller to VR
LEAP Motion is known for their hand-tracking controller, which allows you to access and interact with your computer (PC or Mac) using your hands and fingers while running the LEAP Motion software. LEAP Motion recently introduced new hardware and software … Continue reading
Kenguru Car
Some individuals with disabilities can get around town with their manual wheelchairs, but often they have to rely on public transportation or a local van ride. These wheelchair users can really expand their daily activities by this Kenguru Car by … Continue reading
Braille Fone – OwnFone
Many iPhone users, who are blind, have become accustomed to use voice over or Siri when they make or receive calls. However, these features may be difficult for children, seniors or those who have cognitive challenges. Braille phones are now … Continue reading