Assistive technology

Technology has progressed at an unprecedented rate throughout the 21^st century. As technology advances, it transforms more and more areas, including public transportation, banking and retail, healthcare, higher education, and government-related services. COVID-19 has further accelerated this process, with many people working, studying, and shopping from home.

As the world becoming more digital, and according to the 2022 forecasts, all IT spending segments will grow positively, it is vital that people can access the newest technology and services related to technology. Making the newest technologies and technology-based services accessible will enable them to be used. Insufficient action will exacerbate the social and economic disparities facing people with disabilities and the elderly.

ATM

Accessible banking - all of the ATMs in Israel are accessible for people in wheelchairs and for blind people

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPykueGH8WY

6 Degrees

6Degrees, mission is to improve people's everyday life by enabling their digital access, and the advantages it has to offer, independence, communication, integration into society, and employability

For the full video click here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgZzZpVRcfA

Wheelchairs of Hope

providing mobility to each child in need. it is about enabling children with Disabilities to become mobile, remain healthy and participate fully in community life.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBuZSUHNpnw

The next 3 assistive technologies are part of TOM – Tikkun Olam Makers

TOM is a global network of communities dedicated to improving people’s lives by making affordable open-source technology accessible to all. We connect local makers with Need-Knowers to design and manufacture customized solutions

For more information about Tom click here:

https://tomglobal.org/

Drawing Dreams

The product supports the hand, wrist, palm, and arm of Shani, a six-year-old girl born with cerebral palsy (CP), in a variable adjustable way so she can draw independently. The drawing dreams solution provides a lifting for the lower arm, creates tension between the lower and upper arm, and provides a stable posture for the hand.

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https://vimeo.com/646513728

This portable adaptive toilet seat is an extremely supportive seat construction with universal adaptability into any bathroom. It is very simple, and the portability is greatly increased over commercial options. Strong, Light, Durable, Portable.

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https://vimeo.com/646514483

Talker Mount

The talker mount is a mechanism that can fold the talker under the table. This mechanism is driven by a stepper motor and is based on Arduino. If the user needs the talker outside of the wheelchair, the talker can be easily disassembled from the mechanism.

For the full video click here:

https://vimeo.com/646515564

dcm@bangkok.mfa.gov.il

For  Assistive Technology video click here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvIJ3bafyY0

https://www.aisrael.org/?CategoryID=2131&ArticleID=32997

https://www.aisrael.org/?CategoryID=2131&ArticleID=32988

https://www.aisrael.org/?CategoryID=3582&ArticleID=67375

https://www.haaretz.com/haaretz-labels/power/1.10329798

https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israel-can-be-the-world-leader-in-digital-accessibility-470683