It is always easy to come out with an idea and share it with the team, but not every person is able to understand it and consider it as a business opportunity due to their background and knowledge. How do you make sure your ideas will fit into their business? Well, it is the time […]
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The Fidget Cube is a six-sided hand-held toy designed to encourage focus by enabling fidgeting behavior. Each side of the Fidget Cube presents a different form of tactile engagement: a switch, a wheel, a joystick, a series of lock gears, five buttons of varying resistance, and an oval impression based on a worry stone. The
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Released in late 2018, Xbox Adaptive Controller is a customizable controller designed primarily to meet the needs of gamers with limited mobility. The Adaptive Controller is not aimed at a specific disability but provides a flexible hub for additional input devices and make gaming more accessible.
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Ava is an app designed to empower people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It allows them to follow conversations in real time. The app is available on AppStore and PlayStore, and is web optimisable as well. People with a hearing disability may find it challenging to keep up with conversations, especially in a
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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a form of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) system that is used as an early intervention method in the developmental process of kids with ASD. In this analysis, I would like to talk about how the PECS system works, how it is an accessible tool and how it fits
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The game The Last of Us, which was voted Game of the Decade, is one of Naughty Dog’s blockbusters that blurs the line between video game and art thanks to its masterful storytelling, beautiful visuals, and seamless gameplay. But is this award winning game able to set a standard of accessibility in third person action games?
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The iBill is a small device created to assist users in establishing what value dollar they need identified.
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CAM (Controlled Ankle Motion) Walker is an alternative to the traditional plaster de Paris for a broken or sprained leg. It is made of hard shell and soft material inner liner. People use it to immobilize their ankles during the recovery period.
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In today’s society, automatic doors have become a common sight on across the globe. They are often found at retail stores, commercial buildings, offices, public buildings, clinics, etc. These doors are usually installed for purposes like ease of action or aesthetic appeal. Buildings opting for automatic sliding doors are generally buildings with a large flow
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Most standalone translators are designed along the lines of translating what you’re hearing (or saying) in real-time by just pressing one button. Since this is a product that only does one thing- translate, to make it straightforward and easy to use, most devices have a minimum screen or no screen, with only one or two buttons, a mic for input and a speaker for output.
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