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As technology develops, the number of communication options available to persons with total or partial hearing loss grows. In particular, advancements in automatic speech recognition (ASR) have made a dramatic difference to millions of people’s lives. Everyone has a right to an education and access to information, and technology is now making this right a […]

Google’s AI can now identify food in the supermarket, in a move designed to help the visually impaired. Part of Google’s Lookout app, this new update aims to help those with low or no vision identify things around them with the addition of a computer voice to say aloud what food it thinks a person

An adaptive switch is an access device that allows people with movement-limiting disabilities to use technology and operate electronic devices. Instead of the person performing complex actions such as turning a knob, adaptive switches offer easier movement solutions. One such option is called the Grasp Switch, a tube-shaped switch with a simple pinch that releases

While the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the importance of having a reliable thermometer at home and at work, for families especially those with children, having a reliable thermometer is generally always a necessity. For people with impaired vision, using a normal digital thermometer or glass thermometer may not be possible, which is why Tenscare SA’s Family

A Talking Calculator is a portable electronic device used to perform calculations, ranging from basic arithmetic to complex mathematics which then voices the answer back to the user in a clear voice. There are a variety of Talking Calculators available in South Africa, including the “A4 Talking Desktop Calculator” from Edit Microsystems. This A4 sized calculator

Static Positioners offer alternative positions for the user, when out of the wheelchair, which allows them to stand or lie on their side, giving them a break from being in a wheelchair. It maintains the benefits of good positioning when out of the wheelchair and gives them a experience life from a different angle. A

Do you find it difficult to load your wheelchair into the boot? Wheelchairs on the Run is a company established in 2002 which prides itself in not being too big to care and not being too small to make a difference, offering persons with disabilities a variety of products and services at competitive prices. One

Supporting people with memory problems or learning difficulties is possible with a range of helpful tools and technology. This includes TimeCue, which enables a verbal reminder when needed. TimeCue is an excellent memory aid for people with dementia or for people with learning difficulties and allows you to record a single message and set the

JAWS, Job Access With Speech, is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. This software program enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display.

This lightweight, portable reader/scanner enables people with low vision to retain the ease and pleasure of independent reading by either listening to screen readers or by attaching a monitor to view the text. Top of Form Smart Reader HD by Sensory Solutions The advances of tech for people with visual impairments is constantly gaining momentum