A research group led by the Virtual Environments and Multimodal Interaction Laboratory (VEMI Lab) at the University of Maine is developing a smartphone app that provides the navigational assistance needed for people with disabilities and seniors to enjoy ride-sharing and ride-hailing, collectively termed mobility-as-a-service, with the latest in automotive technology.
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CES 2021 Innovation Award honouree could make the Apple Watch more accessible
Mudra Band could make the Apple Watch more accessible
Self-Driving Shuttle Transports Seniors and People with Disabilities in Michigan
A self-driving, paratransit shuttle in Detroit is being deployed to transport senior citizens and people with disabilities to and from appointments and other needs at a local hospital.
Neatebox Offers Solution for Shoppers with Disabilities During Pandemic
Scottish technology company Neatebox is offering supermarkets across the UK access to innovative new technology which, the company claims, can remove the challenges millions of individuals are currently facing when they visit a store during the pandemic.
Accessibility Unlocked Offers Support to Game Developers with Disabilities
A new initiative in Australia and New Zealand has launched to better support developers with disabilities in the local games industry.
AbleGamers’ Launches New Accessible.Games Website for Developers and Gamers with Disabilities
The AbleGamers Charity recently launched Accessible.Games, a site with free resources for developers who want to make their games accessible to a wider audience.
New Makeup Brand Is Making Mascara Wands More Accessible for People with Disabilities
a new brand called Grace is making it its first priority to offer accessories that make makeup more accessible to those with physical challenges.
New App Aims to help People With Disabilities Navigate University’s Network of Tunnels
Carleton University is launching a new pilot project to help students navigate the university’s network of tunnels.
Voice-Activated system Brings Independence to People with Disabilities
For the past two years, Toronto-based Novalte has been working to produce a centralized system that can allow people with disabilities and elderly people to perform simple tasks such as opening and closing their front door and controlling their TV, using a simple computer connected to their wheelchairs.
World’s Largest Assistive Technology Conference Coming To An End In San Diego
Thousands of people from around the globe are expected to travel to San Diego next month to take part in the world’s largest event dedicated to presenting and exploring new ways technology can assist people with disabilities.
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