Tag: Assistive Technology

They created a computer station — and changed a quadriplegic patient’s life

With hard work and ingenuity, three VCU occupational therapy students devised a swiveling computer table that will help Derrick Bayard increase his independence....

Indiana AgrAbility Project keeps farming accessible for all

Twenty years ago, Justin Hosler met a man he shared two things with: life-changing injuries that rendered both of them unable to walk and...
EVA Facial Mouse

EVA Facial Mouse for mobile devices

EVA FACIAL MOUSE is an application developed and promoted by CREA with the support of Fundación Vodafone España. EVA FACIAL MOUSE is a free and...

C5 Quad Spinal Cord Injury Driving Van DSI, Scott Driving System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmShNvBroiQ Jose Hernandez sustained a C-5 spinal cord injury 22 years ago and this is him driving his modify van. It's been modified with the...

New wheelchair provides opportunities for quadriplegic hunter

The nonprofit Independence Fund gave Nels Hadden an all-terrain wheelchair Tuesday. Nels Hadden may not be able to move his arms or legs, but he...

Quadriplegic Drives 2016 Corvette Z06 — Jay Leno’s Garage

https://youtu.be/YyexjfEwp4k Driving with a disability can be a huge accomplishment, whether it is an amputation or something more severe. In Sam Schmidt's case, it couldn't...

Toyota robot helps Army ranger paralyzed in Afghanistan

https://youtu.be/t5-uqGllcp8 For the first time, Toyota has tested its in-home robot in the United States. The automaker, which has a growing interest in robotics and home...

Technology helps disabled lead more enriching lives

On any given day up to 25 individuals with varied disabilities are hard at work in the EP!C Hub computer lab in Peoria, earning...

Quadriplegic Argentine finds adrenaline rush with racing drone

https://youtu.be/FINbdXiHEmg Agustín Zanoli loved the rush of riding motorcycles and ATVs, but after an accident left him paralyzed, he was unable to participate in some...

Apple Accessibility — Designed for everyone

Designed for Todd S. https://youtu.be/4PoE9tHg_P0 Todd is the CEO of a technology consulting company and a prominent member of the quadriplegic community. With Siri, Switch Control,...