These prosthetics break the mold with third thumbs, spikes, and superhero skins
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Prosthetics designers are coming up with new ways to help people feel more comfortable in their own skin.

Many mornings,
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/02/13/these-prosthetics-break-the-mold-with-third-thumbs-spikes-and-superhero-skins/
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HEALTHCARE: ‘Smart’ Walking Stick Helps Visually Impaired Grocery Shop
By Alex McFarland: For Complete Post, Click Here...

A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a ‘smart’ walking stick for the blind or visually
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/31/healthcare-smart-walking-stick-helps-visually-impaired-grocery-shop/
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OneButtonPIN increases security for blind and low-vision tech users
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New authentication method helps protect data from privacy attacks.

Working closely with blind and low-vision (BLV) users, researchers at the University of Waterloo and the Rochester
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/23/onebuttonpin-increases-security-for-blind-and-low-vision-tech-users/
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Smartphone App Can Significantly Improve Memory Recall
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Summary: A new smartphone app, dubbed HippoCamera helps to significantly improve memory recall and could have applications for improving memory for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The app mimics the function of the hippoc
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/21/smartphone-app-can-significantly-improve-memory-recall/
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How to turn on Walking Steadiness notifications in iOS 16
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Walking Steadiness is a helpful tool for older folks to know their risk of falling. Here's how to turn on walking steadiness notifications in iOS 16.

Available on iPhone 8 or later and iOS 15 or later, Walking Steadiness uses a
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/19/how-to-turn-on-walking-steadiness-notifications-in-ios-16/
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Powerful and Concurrent Trends Have Converged to Turn Earbuds into Hearing Aids
By ScottCDunn: For Complete Post, Click Here...

What?

I remember when hearing aids were a stigma. When I was in grade school they were big, bulky things that some of the kids had to wear on their chests
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/19/powerful-and-concurrent-trends-have-converged-to-turn-earbuds-into-hearing-aids/
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Sensory Processing Disorders
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This webinar meets 2 times.

FebruaryFri,Feb 3, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ESTFri,Feb 10, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST

Show in My Time Zone

Join Michigan Alliance for Families for Sensory Processing Disorders with Sally Burton-Hoyle, Ed. D. This is a two-part webinar to learn more about Sensory Processing D
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/19/sensory-processing-disorders/
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Assistive Technology For Daily Living
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Looking for a device to assist with daily activities?Look no further! We have a selection of devices to try in our Lending Library. Contact us to learn more about what devices are available.Contact Us
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2023/01/04/assistive-technology-for-daily-living/
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Foster children to Michigan: Remove barriers, help us graduate school on time
By Tracie Mauriello: For Complete Post, Click Here...

Only 40 percent of Michigan foster children graduate from high school in four years, compared to 80 percent of the general population.

https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/17/foster-children-to-michigan-remove-barriers-help-us-graduate-school-on-time/
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Designing for people with dyscalculia and low numeracy
By Jane McFayde: For Complete Post, Click Here...

Dyscalculia (Dis - Cal - Coo - Lia) is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers.

It makes it hard for someone to read, understand and work with numbers. It impacts the
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/17/designing-for-people-with-dyscalculia-and-low-numeracy/
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Pride Mobility’s New Travel Power Wheelchair Weighs 43 Pounds and Folds to Fit in a Car
By Michael Franz: For Complete Post, Click Here...

Pride Mobility has released the Jazzy Carbon, a lightweight portable power wheelchair designed with travelers in mind. It’s made with a carbon fiber and aluminum frame
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/17/pride-mobilitys-new-travel-power-wheelchair-weighs-43-pounds-and-folds-to-fit-in-a-car/
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Active Hands Company: Products for reduced hand function
Active Hands make gripping aids that gently, yet firmly hold your hand into a gripping shape enabling you to hold tightly onto objects from hammers to garden tools; gym equipment to drumsticks; ski-outriggers to boat tillers; adaptive bike handles to musical instruments; and many more. Our 
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/16/active-hands-company-products-for-reduced-hand-function/
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Weighted blankets may boost melatonin, a sleep hormone, study shows
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Gentle pressure from the weighted blanket may account for the rise in melatonin.

The weighted blanket has risen in popularity in the past few years, with manufacturers and users touting its benefits, including helpi
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/09/weighted-blankets-may-boost-melatonin-a-sleep-hormone-study-shows/
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Blind Americans Pay in Time and Money for Inaccessible Bills
By Lauren Weber and Hannah Recht: For Complete Post, Click Here...

Health-care systems across the nation are sending inaccessible medical bills and notices to blind Americans, and breaking disability rights laws by doing so. So far, t
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/09/blind-americans-pay-in-time-and-money-for-inaccessible-bills/
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tive – The World at Your Fingertips
By Marc Hagen: For Complete Post, Click Here...

tive is

Connective

Supportive

Positive

Active

Interactive

The World at Your Fingertips.

tive brings opportunity, connectivity, accessibility, and community to the fingertips of all d/Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Americans.

Connect

In
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/12/01/tive-the-world-at-your-fingertips/
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With Training, People in Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Can Navigate Normal, Cluttered Spaces
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Summary: New brain-machine interface technology allows those who are immobile to control their wheelchairs
https://disabilitycosmos.blog/2022/11/22/with-training-people-in-mind-controlled-wheelchairs-can-navigate-normal-cluttered-spaces/
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