Ava is an iOS app that provides real-time transcription of spoken conversation, making verbal communication more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Thus, Ava allows verbal interaction to be more accessible. Designed to be easy to use, Ava has a simple and minimal interface that allows users to start captioning quickly. In […]
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ReBokeh is a low-vision application for enhancing the visual experience of people with vision impairments. “Re-Bokeh” means to re-clarify what is out of focus. Inspired by RUBY, a traditional portable video magnifier, founder Rebecca Rosenberg, diagnosed with Oculocutaneous Albinism, struggled to use outdated, costly, and difficult-to-use assistive technology and set out to create a tool
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Despite the well-known benefits of earplugs, their use is still stigmatized. This post explores how Loop, a Belgian earplug company, is reshaping earplug aesthetics to break down the social stigma against their use.
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Pratt Institute Cannoneers is the official athletics website of Pratt Institute, primarily providing information about school teams, including game schedules, highlights, and team rosters. This article critiques will focus on the homepage of the website using terms and concepts from Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. The homepage consists of three main sections: a
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Google Arts & Culture is a platform that enables cultural institutions to share their treasures and stories through technology. It offers users access to artifacts and artworks from over 2,000 cultural institutions across more than 80 countries, regardless of location. By providing an accessible space for art and culture enthusiasts worldwide, the platform allows users
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What are some ways you cope with stress and anxiety? Stress is currently not categorized as a disability under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), but the effects that stress can lead to are. I looked into a wearable device called TouchPoint, a cognitive aid that helps to relieve stress signals in the body using repetitive
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What is the Access Kit? Partnered with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), the GE Appliances Access Kit is a set of tactile stickers designed to make home appliances more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Including over 450 transparent stickers with half symbols and half Braille, the kit is
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Designed for people with hand tremors, the Liftware Steady has a stabilization technology that keeps the utensil balanced when eating so that the contents of the utensils are held still despite shaking. This assistive device with interchangeable utensil attachments proves to be accessible in accordance with the medical, social, and functional models of disability. Key
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Refreshable Braille displays are electronic devices that convert digital text into tactile Braille characters, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to read digital content. These devices exemplify both the Social Model and Medical Model of disability, as they both accommodate individual needs while helping remove barriers to digital information access. The development
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Assistive technology and its benefits can be found across industries, including fashion. Known for being amongst the most beloved international brands, Nike has been increasing the integration of adaptive features into its wares. One such example, its line of EasyOn sneakers was specifically designed to assist people with disabilities with features that benefit everyone.
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