Team: Timeline: February – May, 2025 Client: ERbuddy, Inc. A Shared Vision for Better Care Project Overview Born in New York City, ERbuddy set out to transform how patients and caregivers communicate. Recognizing the challenges faced by elderly patients and their families in managing care and staying informed, the app was designed with real people […]
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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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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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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Imagine stepping into a luxury camping tent, where you have a comfortable mattress perfectly made out for you, while listening to the sound of your campfire and the forest, as you drift away into ultimate relaxation. That’s the essence Tide aimed to capture by integrating sleep, meditation, relaxation, and focus for better physical and mental care.
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This Small Wearable Device Reduces Parkinson’s Symptoms It is often only after an experience that we understand the problems, the right questions to ask, and the possible solutions. In 2015, an industrial designer, Lucy Jung worked on assistive technology for people with motor control difficulties. Her projects included a pen with high-frequency vibrations to help
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In a world filled with capitalists commercializing anything and everything, LiChess offers a refreshing free, ad-free and open source platform that allows players to play chess online. It’s without a doubt loved by every chess user.
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Proloquo2Go is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) digital technology designed to assist people who cannot speak, such as those with aphasia or autism, to communicate with others. By tapping on symbols and constructing sentences, users can have their thoughts voiced aloud. This technology provides individuals with speech impairments a means to express themselves, reduces
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Closed captions are more than just words on a screen—they’re the keys to unlocking stories for everyone. These little lines of text create a world where everyone can tune in effortlessly. Bridging language gaps, this assistive technology lets everyone experience video-based media. What is CC? According to the NYC Audio Description and Captioning Guide, ‘Captions‘
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Speechify is an app designed to make reading more accessible for those with reading challenges, especially people with dyslexia or ADHD. It converts written content into audio, allowing users to listen to books, articles, or even PDFs, making reading less overwhelming. Here’s a closer look at three key features of Speechify and how they make
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