It didn’t take long for the watch, which, for the longest time, had just one purpose (of telling time!), to go smart. For a smart watch, telling time is just
Avaz Reader Helps Children With Dyslexia Read At Their Own Pace
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Simple Smartphone – An Easier Way to Stay Connected
Whether the text is too small, the meaning of the icons are hard to identify and remember, or one finds themself making accidental calls because of the complexity of modern
UNO Braille is Here!
Mattel and the National Federation of the Blind have partnered together to create the first ever Braille edition of UNO®. Now, both sighted, blind and low vision people can play
See this Poop-Scooper Robot in Action
Nobody likes picking up poop, but for some people with disabilities, this activity can be difficult or impossible. With Beetl Robotic’s Poop-Scooper prototype, this challenge may soon be a thing
3 Companies Making Wheelchair-Centric Halloween Costumes to Wow You!
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Grandma on a Mission: Custom-Made Pants for People with Down Syndrome
Growing up, did your grandma ever make you handmade apparel? Karen Bowersox took this idea for her granddaughter who has Down Syndrome to the next level. She founded the clothing
A Stylish Weighted Blanket – The Gravity Blanket
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Detailed Voice Guidance In Google Maps Makes Walking For Blind People Much Easier
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If you are an arts and culture enthusiast living in or planning a visit to The Windy City, the Chicago Cultural Accessibility Consortium is definitely worth checking out. It highlights