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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 9th, 2016
AiCure is a software and app utilizing facial recognition & motion-sensing technology to confirm medication ingestion. This new technology allows people to independently manage their medications while ensuring that the proper medications, correct doses and timely intake have occurred.
Posted in Assistive Technology, Communication Aids, Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Aug 2nd, 2016
:prose app ($59.99) Revolutionary technology for people with communication challenges including Autism, Asperger’s, ALS, stroke, Aphasias, and other conditions which result in temporary or permanent verbal communication challenges. Smartstones® :prose™ is the world’s first gesture-to-speech app. It is a gesture powered AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) app, enabling you to speak and display phrases aloud […]
Posted in Communication Aids, Information Technology, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jul 19th, 2016
The EyeOn App is a relatively simple yet useful app that makes it easy for people living alone to maintain their independence by automating a call for help, and by reassuring those that care for them that they will be notified if there is a potential problem. The app allows the individual to set their own […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, Education, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jun 21st, 2016
Interested in Hearing Assistive Technology (HAT)? Have you heard about N-CHATT? What is N-CHATT? The Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT) is a volunteer consumer train-the-trainer program. The program’s goal is to build a network of consumer trainers with the knowledge and skills necessary to train others impacted by hearing loss. Trainers will assist others […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, MD Technology Assistance Program, Mobility Aids, Tech Tip Tuesday on Jun 14th, 2016
It might seem counterintuitive, but it’s physics at its best. A vibrating handle with a variety of attachments (including two spoons and a fork) that is designed to help people with hand tremors eat more easily. Liftware counteracts natural tremors by utilizing two motors in the handle to move the attachment (spoon or fork) in […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Aids, MD Technology Assistance Program, Tech Tip Tuesday on May 24th, 2016
For those who are hard-of-hearing, sometimes a little extra helps (besides hearing aids) can go a long way. Assistive listening devices, referred to as ALDs, are devices that amplify surrounding sounds, often directly into ear buds, head phones, or a personal loop that works with the hearing aids. ALDs can come as small dedicated devices […]
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