Thanks to my sponsors at Startup Nation Central and Arc Impact, my 2020 Israeli Assistive Technology Report is out.
Read MoreMobileye's little sister is on its way to New York, with OrCam Technologies Ltd., founded and run by Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram, set to go public in New York during 2021, a source told Calcalist under the condition of anonymity.
Read MoreEBay’s Self Computer Vision Team Has Come Up With A New Technology That Is All Set To Be Launched By The E-Commerce Site. Head Gaze, The New Technology Will Allow Persons With Motor Disabilities To Use Various Applications On Their Phones.
Read MoreWith technology always advancing, who knows what could happen in the near future, but one thing’s for sure, the world could be greatly improved for many living with various disabilities with the continued improvement in robotics.
Read MoreWith its three-pillar approach to modernization, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is transforming its technology systems to create foundational change, says its Chief Modernization Officer.
Read More“The final thing to remember is that lead user design does not mean you are designing something for PWD. If you design a product for someone with different abilities, that resulting product will almost certainly work for everyone. And it will likely contain novel features that others are excited to adopt. For just one more example, the curb cut, which was largely added to urban infrastructure to accommodate wheelchairs, is today used by parents with strollers, people riding bicycles, and more.”
Read More“But now, for the first time in decades, the disability rolls are shrinking. More people with disabilities are returning to work and holding on to their jobs. With unemployment at a nearly 50-year low, companies are struggling to find workers. And that means people who had trouble finding a job in the past are suddenly in demand. That includes people with disabilities.“
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