The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on clinics that are making claims that certain stem cell therapies can treat a number of serious diseases such as macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, autism, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and heart attacks.
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Latest Disability Products Coming to Abilities Expo
People with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded vets and healthcare professionals attending Abilities Expo (#AbilitiesExpo) on October 26-28, 2018 at the San Mateo County Event Center, Expo Hall will discover the latest products, education and fun for all ages. They are eagerly anticipating the chance to test drive cutting-edge technologies making the experience inclusive for all.
Study Shows Electric, Hybrid Vehicles Put Visually Impaired Pedestrians in Danger
Blind and visually impaired pedestrians are being put at risk by the growing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on our roads, according to new research from Monash University and Vision Australia. Electric vehicles are projected to increase to more than 500 million globally by 2040.
New Voter-Assisted Terminal Gives Blind and Partially Sighted People Privacy When Voting
New voting machines for people with disabilities in Michigan were unveiled recently, ensuring that blind and visually impaired residents will be able to privately and accurately cast their vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
Court Rule Allows Visually Impaired and Blind People to Ride Roller-Coasters
A court has ruled that visually impaired people should be allowed to ride roller-coasters.
Successful Experiments Leads to Possible Cure for Day Blindness
Successful experiments on a herd of sheep six years ago leads to US clinical trials of the treatment to help people suffering from day blindness.
British Wireless for the Blind Fund Offers Free Gadgets for the Blind and Vision Impaired
British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is providing the equipment free of charge to those with vision loss across the UK who meet its criteria and has been doing so for 90 years.
LEAP Program Improves Access to the Internet for the Blind and Visually Impaired
In New Jersey, Newark Public Library has become the latest to launch the Library Equal Access Program (LEAP.)
New Google Smart Displays Add Accessibility with Colour Inversion, Captions and TalkBack
If you are thinking about getting Google’s Home Hub, you may be wondering whether that gadget — like many others in your life — offers any accessibility settings for people with disabilities. The answer is yes.
Researchers Develop New Technique to Aid the Visually Impaired
Researchers have developed a fundamentally new approach to a see-through display for augmented reality, or smart glasses that has potential for people with visual impairments.
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