5 Gadgets That Help People with Disabilities

Technological advancements have paved a way to help the Specially Abled by helping them cope with specific diseases/issues by means of technological advancements. Below listed are some breakthrough products that have proven extremely useful in assisting the Specially-Abled :

1. Google Glass is one of the best devices for physical handicaps. With the features of a head-mounted display gadget already present, it has the ability to translate spoken language into real-time subtitles completely eliminating the barrier of communication between individuals. It also features a face-tracking software that helps partially or fully blind people recognize others' emotions and facial expressions. Along with the navigation, software has the ability to help navigate places on the go.
2. DynaVox EyeMax is a system used by patients with cerebral palsy, stroke and people suffering from paralysis. It uses an eye-tracking technology that allows a user to watch television, read online books and even use computers. By tracking the user’s eye movement and blinking, it allows them to enter a word that is then converted into the spoken language using a complex text to speech mechanism. The company’s motive of launching this product is to educate children dealing with mental issues who are unable to grab languages and help them to overcome these issues.
3. Kenguru is the world’s first electrically powered car which is specifically designed for people in a wheelchair. Designed by Kenguru, a company based in Hungary, these cars are only available in the USA. Controlled by a motorcycle-type handle, it allows the user to control it from the wheelchair and gives easy access through its back door. Currently, it can carry only one person and reaches a maximum speed of 45 km/h. 
4. EDGE 40 is a powerful device that reads data from the computer screen and converts it into Braille. It enables people to use many applications including Notepad, Calculator, Alarm without connecting to a PC or smartphone. EDGE 40 understands 13 different languages and can store thousands of books with external memory cards. Powered by a rechargeable battery with a shelf life of 20 hours the product priced at $3100 is a popular choice among people requiring visual aid.
5. Liftware is an eating utensil that allows people with motion disorders (like Parkinson’s disease) to eat their food without any external help. Liftware works as a stabilizing handle on forks, spoons, and soup spoons. The device is capable of reducing hand tremors by 70% by detecting the direction of motion and then moving the handle in the opposite direction of the hand tremors. With the passage of time, newer devices are being made and work is being done to improve on the devices made until now so as to further improve the situation and making people feel even more confident to complete daily tasks and even perform complex tasks without any external help.

It’s time to dump the word “DIS-ABILITY” and pronounce it loudly as “SPECIAL ABILITY”. Special Neighborhood (https://www.specialneighborhood.com) is an initiative focussing on building an inclusive world by bringing together all the specially-abled on a single platform, empowering them with an ecosystem, which enables them to Connect, Collaborate, Communicate and Create. Additionally giving them access to jobs, events, news and much more from the world of Special Abilities.