by AbilityNet
Produced by AbilityNet, this factsheet is tailored to the specific access needs that arise at different levels of spinal cord injury — from partial upper-limb function through to high-level tetraplegia — and is updated regularly to reflect current technology.
The guide covers voice recognition software (Dragon, built-in OS dictation), alternative keyboards and pointing devices, smart home and environmental control (Google Home, Alexa), eye gaze communication systems, and mouth or head-controlled inputs. Each section explains what the technology does, who it suits at which injury level, and how to get further support. It links to the My Computer My Way personalised setup tool for hands-on configuration help.
People with spinal cord injury across all injury levels: those who retain some hand function and benefit from ergonomic or speech input tools, through to high-level tetraplegics who rely on eye gaze or breath-controlled switches for computer and home environment access.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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