by Timi | Oct 28, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Physical Barriers
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | Oct 24, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Chronic Illness, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Legislation, Medical Technology, Mental Health Disabilities
The healthcare landscape presents unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. They often encounter barriers that limit their access to quality care and equitable treatment. From physical obstacles in medical facilities to communication challenges and the need...
by Timi | May 26, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
With a slew of updates, Google is looking to make it easier for people with disabilities to interact with the world around them. The technology giant said recently that Google Maps will offer wheelchair-accessible walking routes. Much like the program already allows...
by Timi | May 25, 2024 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Hearing Disabilities
Apple today announced new accessibility features coming later this year, including Eye Tracking, a way for users with physical disabilities to control iPad or iPhone with their eyes. Additionally, Music Haptics will offer a new way for users who are deaf or hard of...
by Timi | Mar 19, 2024 | Disability Statistics, Hearing Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
As a child, I was often ashamed of my disability. I fell into the “bitter cripple” stereotype. I didn’t want to be around people with intellectual disabilities because I thought I would be more independent if I ran away from the community rather than...
by Timi | Dec 20, 2023 | Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Hearing Disabilities
Guests at Chicago’s Lyric Opera can now immerse themselves in performances through the SoundShirt’s vibrations. Chicago’s Lyric Opera is aiming to make its performances more accessible via the SoundShirt, a garment that vibrates to match the music. In October, the...
