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Do you design open-source assistive technology? Are you looking to get started? Our Makers Making Change Research and Development team have been compiling a series of Open AT Resources to help designers in every step of the process.
Stephanie found that she was often missing information, and that her hearing loss created barriers in communicating with patients and their family members, as well as her co-workers.
Cephable is an accessible control app designed for individuals with physical disabilities, and it’s completely free for personal use. The app uses a combination of voice control, head motion, facial expressions, and virtual buttons to give you unprecedented control over all of your devices, including Mac, PC, Android, and iOS.
Colin’s work involves a lot of meetings, taking place online, over the phone, and in-person on construction sites. However, he has hearing loss in both ears, which was affecting his ability to communicate during meetings.
“[The] hearing aids greatly improve my ability to communicate with co-workers, as well as being a necessity for safety in the fast-moving environment I work in,” Jean-Luc says.