November 21, 2024

Blogs — focus on universal design

Many people are contributing to the promotion, education, growth and development of universal design and related areas. Find the work of other blog contributors here.

TecEar LLC – Hearing Assistance Technology Consultants

“TecEar assists businesses that seek ways to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing ‘accommodation’ and assistive listening devices (ALDs) to employees and customers. TecEar offers solutions to IT professionals tasked with researching assistive listening devices for hearing-impaired employees. TecEar helps people who are...

Sensorcom Ltd

“Welcome to Sensorcom. We specialise in the design and manufacture of in-ear and audio communications accessories for use in difficult and abnormal conditions. Typically these include covert operations, motorcyclists, entertainment industry and many applications where intelligible communications are necessary in high ambient noise areas. We also make accessories for hearing...

Harris Communications, Inc.

A “nationwide retailer of assistive products for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, from vibrating alarm clocks and light signalers to amplified telephones and materials on sign language, Deaf Culture, hearing loss and interpreting.” Products include:  ADA Compliance; Amplified Stethoscopes; Business Solutions; Cell Phones, Pagers; Clocks, Watches, Timers; Headphones; Hearing...

ClearSounds Communications, Inc.

ClearSounds is a manufacturer of assistive listening devices for individuals experiencing mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Products include: Clean, Green, Smart Products; Amplified Telephones; Amplified Telephone Accessories; Listening Systems (TV & Neckloop); Alarm Clocks; Wireless Products; New Products; Big Button Telephones; Product Displays; and Quattro Connect360™ Listening Systems Home & Office.  ...

Janus Development Group, Inc.

“Janus Development Group, Inc. is a North Carolina corporation that was specifically established to coordinate the development and sales promotions of assistive living devices. Practical devices for people with disabilities are not easily fabricated or marketed. Linking resources, such as technology, production, and financing, to create groundbreaking products for the...

ASHA: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (buyer’s guide)

ASHA’s online buyer’s guide; find products in the following categories: Aging Disorders;  Audiologic Rehabilitation / Treatments;  Audiology – School Related Products;  Audiology Aids / Instruments;  Auditory Assessment;  Augmentative / Alternative Communication;  Augmentative / Alternative Communication – Software;  Early Intervention Products;  Professional Products / Services;  SLP – Assessment Tools;  SLP –...

Access Ingenuity

“Access Ingenuity …  provide[s] assistive technology and complete accessible solutions designed to meet the needs of an individual, institution, school, or organization. We carry a wide variety of assistive technology devices. Our expertise is in the area of assistive technology for low vision and blindness, speech, hearing, learning disabilities, and...

WizCom Technologies Ltd.

Maker of “personal, portable, scanning dictionaries, reading pens and scanning pens. Our pocket-size, user-friendly Quicktionary® Pens enable students and people working in multilingual environments to translate and define printed material without disrupting their reading process. Our ReadingPen® products serve as assistive reading devices for people with reading difficulties such as...

LiveScribe Incorporated

“Livescribe has developed a breakthrough low-cost mobile computing platform which includes the award-winning Pulse smartpen, dot paper, smartpen applications, Livescribe Desktop software, Livescribe Online Community, and development tools.” About the SmartPen: “The smartpen revolutionizes the act of writing by recording and linking audio to what you put on paper. Tap...

Cambium Learning Technologies

“Cambium Learning Technologies … includes ExploreLearning, IntelliTools, Kurzweil and Learning A-Z. Through its core divisions, Cambium Learning Group, Inc. provides research-based education solutions for students in Pre-K through 12th grade, including intervention curricula, educational technologies and services primarily focused on serving the needs of the nation’s most challenged learners and...

Ablelink Technologies

“AbleLink Technologies was founded in 1997 specifically to address the significant need for well-researched cognitive support technologies for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our team has been built purposefully with individuals representing relevant fields of expertise including human services, human factors, rehab technology, software engineering, occupational therapy, and clinical and experimental...

Lasco Bathware

“Manufacturer of acrylic and gelcoat bathtubs, whirlpools, air baths, showers and steam showers, as well as a national supplier of ADA compliant bathtubs and showers; also provides plumbing wholesalers and contractors with shower pans, glass shower doors and a line of sectional showers and baths designed for quick and easy...

Best Bath

“We specialize in low threshold safe bathing options for home and commercial applications. We offer trouble-free installation with our unique SnapJoint Assembly, Flange Trim Kits, Leak Proof Joints, and Pre-leveled bases. This system saves significant installation time and labor costs.”...

Adaptive Access

Adaptive Access Company offers accessible construction and safety equipment. Our products are distributed throughout the U.S. to homes, business, hotels, hospitals and government facilities. Products include: Wheelchair ramps, Grab bars and handrails, Folding shower and tub seats, Special offset swing clear hinges, Commercial washroom accessories....

Adaptability – Deborah A. Murphy, Inc.

“As an accomplished Project Manager, Deborah uses good communication and organizational skills to handle multiple jobs with ease. ADAMI has access to successful consultants and general contractors to enable one-stop shopping. In summary, Adaptability has the expertise to modify your existing home and to provide project management. Take the stress...

Universal Design Solutions

“Universal Design Solutions, Inc. is a State of Florida Certified General Contractor, family owned and operated. UDS Specializes in Residential and Commercial Project Management, Design / Build, Commercial Build-Out, New construction, including complete site development, Remodeling and Handicap Accessibility Modification.”...

D+A Studio

“We try to bring attention to aging in place and universal design issues at the beginning stage of each project. We provide clients with the Universal Design Checklist, and we also have a comprehensive client questionnaire which addresses aging in place issues, health problems, and special considerations. Many of our...