The Discovery of the Google Home The Google Home is a smart speaker that doubles as an home automation hub developed by Google. It allows users to control various smart devices, access information, and perform a range of tasks through Google Assistant. Despite being just a speaker, it serves as a central command system that […]
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In Fall of 2024, Apple released its first built-in eye tracking feature as part of it’s suite of accessibility tools. This allows iPhone and iPad users with physical or motor disabilities to navigate their devices using only eye movement, without the need for external sensors or accessories. iOS devices are not known for being affordable,
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Large Print Materials- Design Large print books are an example of a product which makes reading and learning easier and more comfortable for people with and without low vision. Typically, large print books use font sizes between 16-18 pts, as opposed to the 10-12 pt fonts found in standard print books (Kitsap Regional Library). The
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Image Source: ATToday Navigating the world can be challenging for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The WeWalk smart cane enhances traditional mobility tools with advanced technology, offering greater independence and ease. In this blog, we explore the key features of WeWalk and how it aligns with different models of disability. What is
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The flashing doorbell is an assistive technology primarily for individuals with hearing disabilities. It acts similarly to the more common doorbell but also flashes a bright light and emits sound to alert the user. This multi-sensory feature enhances accessibility for those with varying needs. The flashing doorbell is a cost-effective way to make classrooms, homes,
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TactPlus is a Braille and 3D imaging printer designed to enhance accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities. Compact and portable, it prints Braille on specialty paper in under two minutes. With audio instructions and a price of $1,400, TactPlus offers an affordable and efficient solution for educational institutions and users on the go. Key Accessibility
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Introduction Assistive technologies have revolutionized the way individuals with disabilities navigate the world, granting greater independence and usability for everyday activities. As one of the most widely used navigation tools, Google Maps has taken meaningful steps to improve accessibility through features like wheelchair-accessible routes and voice-guided navigation for blind or visually impaired individuals. To understand the effectiveness of these features, I
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During the summer of 2017 my best friend had to get surgery on her thumb, temporarily disabling her. At the time we loved playing Blizzard’s Overwatch on the Playstation. She wanted to be able to keep playing with me and our online friends, but her casted thumb was making the standard controller almost impossible to
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For individuals with color blindness, navigating a world designed around color can be frustrating. Everyday tasks such as interpreting traffic signals and distinguishing between similarly colored objects become far more difficult. EnChroma glasses are an assistive technology designed to enhance color perception by filtering specific wavelengths of light. While they cannot “cure” color blindness, they
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As a school librarian, I will be focusing on assistive technology that can be used in a school setting. I will be reviewing the CIE Soundfield System. This is a form of voice amplification technology which allows the speaker to wear a microphone to transmit sound around the room through speakers. In schools, this is
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