by Craig Hospital
Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado, is a world-renowned rehabilitation centre specialising in spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Its Assistive Technology Lab team of AT-certified occupational and speech therapists has published a suite of free consumer-facing guides derived from direct clinical practice.
The Smart Home Technology guide covers Amazon Echo and Google Home voice assistants, smart lighting, thermostat, door lock, and appliance control for wheelchair users and people with limited hand function. Companion pages on the same site address device mounts and stands, computer access tools, and communication devices — all freely accessible without creating an account.
People living with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, ALS, or other conditions that reduce hand function and mobility, who want to use consumer smart home products to increase daily living independence at home.
Ava is an ADA-compliant live captioning app that converts speech into real-time, color-coded text for deaf and hard-of-hearing users in one-on-one and group conversations. It integrates with Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams and supports more than 50 languages.
Ava
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
Google Live Transcribe is a free Android app that converts speech and surrounding sounds into real-time on-screen captions, making everyday conversations more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing users. Developed in partnership with Gallaudet University, it supports more than 120 languages and processes all audio on-device for privacy.
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