Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap

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[01/02/2012] Researchers of the University of Montreal construct a first shopping mall specifically adapted to persons with a physical handicap. Shopping Mall for Persons with Handicap - read more

Google Seek Answers for Autism

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[20/01/2012] Researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilising an aptitude for visual-spatial thinking, computers and other electronic media. Google Seek Answers for Autism - read more

New Swimming Classification Programme Launched

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[02/01/2012] International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming and its education partner, the IPC Academy launched an online programme designed to be the first step on a pathway for anyone considering becoming a Classifier in the sport. New Swimming Classification Programme Launched - read more

Lying and Sitting More Comfortably

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[16/12/2011] People who have to sit at work often have back pain. People permanently confined to bed are even worse off – they frequently develop bed sores. New smart cushioning is intended to eliminate the discomforts of lying and sitting. An integrated sensor system equalises pressure selectively. Lying and Sitting More Comfortably - read more

Faculty and Students Provide Schoolchildren with Hearing Aids

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[07/12/2011] Students and faculty from Nova Southeastern University recently completed their second medical mission in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), where they provided schoolchildren with hearing aids and audiology services. Faculty and Students Provide Schoolchildren with Hearing Aids - read more

Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's

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[26/10/2011] Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson's disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study. Computer-Based Physical Therapy Games for People with Parkinson's - read more

Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[19/10/2011] The use of long-distance video and data hook-ups to link remote community hospitals with stroke neurologists in large centres provides the same level of care as having everyone in the same room, according to a new study. Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs - read more

Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices

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[12/10/2011] The first active orthosis prototype, developed at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), assists muscles affected by incomplete spinal cord injury. Spinal Cord Injuries: First Customised Assistive Devices - read more

Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011

For four days the trade fair REHACARE in Düsseldorf had its doors wide open. For four days the main subject in the six exhibition halls was "Self-determined living". Horst Giesen, Projektleiter of the REHACARE, registers a positive balance and gives a glance into the future. Horst Giesen draws the balance of REHACARE 2011 - read more

Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar

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[16/09/2011] Some diabetic patients receive no warning before they pass out from low blood sugar. A modern sweat meter could alert patients in time. Biathletes and ME patients might also benefit from the sweat meter. Sweat Meter Warns Patients of Dangerously Low Blood Sugar - read more

Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait

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[22/08/2011] A new lower-limb prosthetic developed at Vanderbilt University allows amputees to walk without the leg-dragging gait characteristic of conventional artificial legs. Lower-limb Prosthetic: Giving Amputees a Natural Gait - read more

Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2011] Scientists have developed a hand robotic training device to recover the hand functions of stroke patients.  Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients - read more

Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers

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[27/07/2011] Researchers studying driving habits and accident rates among the elderly found a majority surveyed supported mandatory retesting of drivers based on age while saying they would hand over the keys if a doctor or loved one said they were no longer fit to drive. Competency Tests for Elderly Drivers - read more

Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases

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[25/07/2011] Lowering the cost of hearing aids isn't enough to motivate adults with mild hearing loss to purchase a device at a younger age or before their hearing worsens, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.  Lowering Cost Doesn't Increase Hearing Aid Purchases - read more

Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike

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[18/07/2011] The "WiMi-Care" project has explored ways in which the robot assistant "Care-O-bot" developed at Fraunhofer IPA can be used to serve drinks to residents at an old people's home and additionally to act as an entertainment platform. Service Robots in Nursing Homes: Popular Among Residents and Carers Alike - read more

New Device Helps the Blind to Move Independently

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[15/07/2011] A team of engineers have developed a new device that helps the blind to move independently. This system is called EYE 21. It is an electronic tool that allows blind people to move autonomously in any environment.  New Device Helps the Blind to Move Independently - read more

Developing Touch Apps for Autism

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[11/07/2011] Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism have joined HP's "Hacking Autism" initiative, which seeks new ideas for touch technology applications beneficial to people with autism.  Developing Touch Apps for Autism - read more

Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients

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[06/07/2011] Many patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) worry how quickly the disease will progress. Now, by noting the presence of certain markers in a commonly performed diagnostic test, Mayo Clinic researchers can predict whether patients will suffer a faster onset of disability and counsel them to help ease anxiety. Tool to Predict Disability Timeline for Progressive MS Patients - read more

New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids

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[20/06/2011] New software 'hearing dummies' are part of research that promises to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of hearing impairments.  New Software 'Hearing Dummies' Pave the Way for Tailor-Made Hearing Aids - read more

Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired

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[01/06/2011] A group of researchers is creating a high-tech aid for blind and partially blind people who have long depended on white canes as their only tool for getting around. A design first shown a year ago is now being further developed. Guide Vests: Robotic Navigation Aids for the Visually Impaired - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games. Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - read more

Communications Challenges: New Mobile App Gives a Voice

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[11/04/2011] MyVoice, a mobile app and server system that operates on iPhone and Android devices, gives users with aphasia, autism, and other conditions that affect speech ability a voice by simply tapping words and pictures on a screen.  Communications Challenges: New Mobile App Gives a Voice - read more

A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes

This early warning system is hairy and has a cold snout: Diabetes detection dogs, also called hypo dogs, hardly give way from their owner and hit alarm with the paw if a hypoglycaemia is threatening to come up – often long before the owner notes the first signs himself. A Dog’s Job: The Right Nose for Diabetes - read more

Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer

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[11/02/2011] Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have developed an intelligent assistance system designed to motivate you towards more exercise while providing advice in the form of exercise pointers. Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer - read more

Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

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[07/02/2011] US Researchers are helping the Pentagon build reliable mind-controlled prosthetic devices that military and civilian amputees can use the rest of their lives.  Improving Mind-Controlled Prosthetics - read more

Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children

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[31/01/2011] Now, researchers at the University of Missouri are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demand of this growing population.  Social Competence Curriculum for Autistic Children - read more

Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements

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[24/01/2011] Patients who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to report worse results after a hip replacement. A year-long wait for the operation also entails significant costs to both society and the individual, reveals a new thesis. Expensive Wait for Hip Replacements - read more

New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss

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[14/01/2011] Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of nine centres in the U.S. which are participating in a study investigating the effectiveness of a new cochlear implant device that aims to restore hearing for patients with high-frequency hearing loss and functional low-frequency hearing.  New Hybrid Cochlear Implants against Partial Hearing Loss - read more

Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily

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[07/01/2011] Researchers are working on technology that will enable electric-powered wheelchairs to detect hazardous terrain and automatically adjust their control settings to maneuver more safely.  Helping Electric-Wheelchair Users Move more Easily - read more

Topic of the Month December: Seeing through Better in Future - Auxiliary Means for Visually Impaired People

What do an accessible school book and a pony have in common? Quite simple: They can support blind people living their lives more independently. The first one helps during school classes, the second accompanies when going for a walk or shopping. Read more about it in the Topic of the Month December at REHACARE.de: Seeing Through Better in Future - Auxiliary Means for Visually Impaired People. Topic of the Month December: Seeing through Better in Future - Auxiliary Means for Visually Impaired People - read more

Leading the Blind: Hoof Meets Paw

A pony in the passenger compartment of the airplane or in the cabin on the cruise ship: Once again, nothing seems to be impossible in the USA. There, not only guide dogs, but also little ponies accompany visually impaired people through their life. However, whether the hoofed animals could really substitute the assistants on paws is much discussed in Germany. Leading the Blind: Hoof Meets Paw - read more

Leading the Blind: Hoof Meets Paw

A pony in the passenger compartment of the airplane or in the cabin on the cruise ship: Once again, nothing seems to be impossible in the USA. There, not only guide dogs, but also little ponies accompany visually impaired people through their life. However, whether the hoofed animals could really substitute the assistants on paws is much discussed in Germany. Leading the Blind: Hoof Meets Paw - read more

Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade

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[22/11/2010] Robots in nursing - that sounds strange at first. However at MEDICA Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, was shown that it will probably not take so long, until these kinds of technical assistants in nursing homes will be used.  Modern Care: When the Robot Brings the Lemonade - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[17/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[17/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters

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[12/11/2010] Researchers have shown that a light-sensitive chip, implanted beneath the retina, is able to restore meaningful images in blind patients, up to the point of recognizing letters and words. Blind Patients: Retinal Implant for Recognizing Letters - read more

Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Talking at the Touch of a Button

Whether it’s via e-Mail, telephone or one-on-one – for many people communication is a basic need. But what can you do if it’s not possible due to health issues to express yourself with words? Augmentative and Alternative Communication might be the answer. Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Talking at the Touch of a Button - read more

Spike Mat Does Help – a Little

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[29/09/2010] Spike mats do not alleviate chronic pain. Nor do they lead to a better night’s sleep. But pain sufferers who have tested a spike mat did experience a measurable reduction in the worst peaks of pain. This is shown in a research study performed at Karlstad University in Sweden. Spike Mat Does Help – a Little - read more

Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy'

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[27/09/2010] Researchers thought the ease of their robotic arm would be a huge hit. But they were wrong – many participants in a pilot study didn't like it because it was "too easy." Robotic Arm's Big Flaw: Patients Say It's 'too Easy' - read more

Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life

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[22/09/2010] A study shows the results of treatment using prostheses attached to titanium implants in the bones of patients with above-the-knee amputations. It reveals that the treatment improves function and quality of life in nine out of ten patients. Bone-Anchored Leg Prostheses Improve Quality of Life - read more

Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips

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[16/08/2010] Hope for patients who suffer from phantom pain: Scientists from Jena University develop a hand prosthesis that eases the pain. Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips - read more

Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips

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[16/08/2010] Hope for patients who suffer from phantom pain: Scientists from Jena University develop a hand prosthesis that eases the pain. Prosthesis with Information at its Fingertips - read more

Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing

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[30/07/2010] A device based on sniffing – inhaling and exhaling through the nose – might enable numerous disabled people to navigate wheelchairs or communicate with their loved ones. Communicate and Steer a Wheelchair by Sniffing - read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer.  Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer.  Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - read more

Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever

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[12/07/2010] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) students have developed an innovative optical radar system that helps blind people maneuver around obstacles. Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever - read more

Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever

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[12/07/2010] Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) students have developed an innovative optical radar system that helps blind people maneuver around obstacles. Students Develop Device to Help Blind Manuever - read more

Visual System Interprets Sign Languages

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[05/07/2010] Spanish researchers selected over twenty of the hundreds of signs to develop a new visual interpretation system which allows deaf people to carry out consultations in the language they commonly use. Visual System Interprets Sign Languages - read more

Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research

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[02/07/2010] Scientists in Germany are examining how 3-legged dogs move to help design and develop robots that can adapt to unexpected conditions. Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research - read more

Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research

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[02/07/2010] Scientists in Germany are examining how 3-legged dogs move to help design and develop robots that can adapt to unexpected conditions. Three-Legged Dogs Boost Robot Research - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“

Turn left at the next traffic light. The familiar voice on the navigation system guides drivers who don’t have a sense of direction through unknown streets. By comparison, blind people have a much harder time, if they don’t find their way in their surroundings. Now a shopping centre in Berlin offers blind and visually impaired customers at least help during shopping – with a Blind-Guiding System. Shopping as a Blind Person: “Customers Should also Dare to Go Shopping by Themselves“ - read more

Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience

The customer is always right, says a proverb. Yet not all stores really cater to the needs of all its customers. Senior citizens and people with disabilities often have no idea, where they can shop comfortably without facing any barriers. Now a nationwide seal of approval wants to change that. Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience - read more

Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience

The customer is always right, says a proverb. Yet not all stores really cater to the needs of all its customers. Senior citizens and people with disabilities often have no idea, where they can shop comfortably without facing any barriers. Now a nationwide seal of approval wants to change that. Technical Control Board for a Barrier-Free Shopping Experience - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help

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[21/06/2010] Donor corneas are a rarity: In Germany alone, each year roughly 7,000 patients wait for that miniscule piece of tissue. An implant made of plastic may soon offer patients with the chance to see again. Synthetic Eye Prosthesis May Offer Help - read more

Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better

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[18/06/2010] Partially-sighted people could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, a study shows. Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better - read more

Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better

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[18/06/2010] Partially-sighted people could gain greater independence from a simple, cheap and accessible training course which could eventually be delivered from their mobile phones or hand-held games consoles, a study shows. Computer Technique Could Help Partially-Sighted See Better - read more

Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise

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[11/06/2010] A new project helps children who are blind become more physically active and healthy through video games. The human-computer interaction research team has developed a motion-sensing-based tennis and bowling exergame. Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise - read more

Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise

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[11/06/2010] A new project helps children who are blind become more physically active and healthy through video games. The human-computer interaction research team has developed a motion-sensing-based tennis and bowling exergame. Video Game to Help Blind Children Exercise - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

How Visually Impaired See Emotions

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[07/06/2010] Without vision it’s impossible to interpret facial expressions, or so it’s believed. Not any more. Shafiq ur Réhman, Umeå University, presents a new technology in his doctoral thesis – a Braille code of emotions. How Visually Impaired See Emotions - read more

Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly

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[26/05/2010] A group of European researchers will link robots and 'smart homes'. The robot, a 'sensible family friend', will ensure that home is a nice place to stay. And that patients do the right things. Domestic Robot Helps Sick Elderly - read more

Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays

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[03/05/2010] New research is moving us closer to the development of a display system that would allow the blind to take full advantage of the Web and other computer applications. Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays - read more

Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities

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[30/04/2010] An occupational therapist is pioneering a new "virtual" method to analyze movement patterns in children – and more effectively treat those with debilitating motor disorders. Virtual Muscle Machine for Kids with Disabilities - read more

Typing Words with Your Brain

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[19/04/2010] A portable, easy-to-wear, intelligent textual and verbal communications prototype device enables people with motoric disabilities (suffering from for example brain paralysis or speech or language disorders) to communicate. Typing Words with Your Brain - read more

Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children

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[12/04/2010] Children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college level, they are under-represented in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines. Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children - read more

Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children

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[12/04/2010] Children with visual impairments face disproportionate challenges learning math, and by the time they reach the college level, they are under-represented in science, technology, mathematics and engineering disciplines. Teaching Tools for Visually Impaired Children - read more

Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function

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[07/04/2010] Engineers have modified a popular home video game system to help teenagers with cerebral palsy improve hand functions. In a pilot trial the system improved the teens' abilities to perform a range of daily personal and household activities. Modified Home Video Game May Improve Hand Function - read more

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

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[29/03/2010] University students have developed a computer game that is operated by eye movements, which could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become 'gamers' for the first time. Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye - read more

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

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[29/03/2010] University students have developed a computer game that is operated by eye movements, which could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become 'gamers' for the first time. Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye - read more

Facilitating Internet Use for People with Handicap

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[24/03/2010] In his PhD thesis a researcher tested a system that facilitates creating a more personalised Internet for the disabled. He also devised innovative techniques for experts in adapting web pages. Facilitating Internet Use for People with Handicap - read more

Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement

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[19/03/2010] Researchers have successfully reconstructed 3-D hand motions from brain signals recorded in a non-invasive way, according to a study. Reconstructing 3-D Hand Movement - read more

Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years

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[10/03/2010] Current body protheses do not last more than 10 - 15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. Researchers have now found a way of producing a prosthesis that could last more than 150 years.  Body Protheses May Last for More than 150 Years - read more

Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children

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[05/03/2010] Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine. Auditory Input Helps Word Learning in Deaf Children - read more

Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking

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[22/02/2010] An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.  Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking - read more

Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking

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[22/02/2010] An artificial foot that recycles energy otherwise wasted in between steps could make it easier for amputees to walk, its developers say.  Artificial Foot Recycles Energy for Easier Walking - read more

Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“

Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more.  Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - read more

Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“

Today serious sport and disability do not exclude themselves anymore. Athletes with prostheses can achieve quite similar results in competitions as their colleagues without artificial bodily parts – thanks to modern technology. However, in future prostheses could do even more.  Prostheses: „Further Optimising the Natural Motion Sequence“ - read more

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The rehabilitation and care market has enormous potential +++ 48,000 specialists, experts and interested visitors attended REHACARE 2009 in Düsseldorf

[19/10/2009] 48,000 international trade delegates, experts and interested visitors came to REHACARE 2009 to learn about innovative rehab technology and gather new information from the 706 exhibitors from 29 countries. The rehabilitation and care market has enormous potential +++ 48,000 specialists, experts and interested visitors attended REHACARE 2009 in Düsseldorf - read more

Virtual Maps for the Blind

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[23/09/2009] To give navigational "sight" to the blind, a researcher has invented a new software tool to help the blind navigate through unfamiliar places.  Virtual Maps for the Blind - read more

Reminder Board for Dementia Patients

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[24/06/2009] In Norway a simple communication system based on a computer screen is being tested, aimed at elderly people who live at home but whose memory is failing.  Reminder Board for Dementia Patients - read more

Reminder Board for Dementia Patients

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[24/06/2009] In Norway a simple communication system based on a computer screen is being tested, aimed at elderly people who live at home but whose memory is failing.  Reminder Board for Dementia Patients - read more

Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“

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[01/06/2009] Geesken Wörmann is the chairman of the Federal State Council for the Handicapped in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany and member of the broadcasting council of the German public radio station WDR. She talked to REHACARE.de about the right for information of all citizens, American sanctions and the need to catch up for private radio stations. Barriers in the Media: „After all, Millions of People with Hearing Impairment Pay TV Licenses“ - read more

Diabetes: Telemedicine May Improve Care for School Children

[22/05/2009] A new study explores the effectiveness of telemedicine in helping school nurses and children manage diabetes care. Diabetes: Telemedicine May Improve Care for School Children - read more

Silicone Ear Looks Just Like the Real Thing

[23/03/2009] A surgery made it possible for Matthew Houdek to be fitted with a prosthetic ear that looks just like the real thing. Silicone Ear Looks Just Like the Real Thing - read more

Promise for Improving Function of Artificial Arms

[13/02/2009] A surgical technique known as targeted muscle reinnervation appears to enable patients with arm amputations to have improved control of functions with an artificial arm, according to a study. Promise for Improving Function of Artificial Arms - read more

The Intestine Does not Need to Dictate the Rhythm

At least 1.5 million Germans suffer from anal incontinence. Many of them do not even know what this means and that their intestine deficiency is treatable. However, there are ways to deal with their bowel movement – by the help of auxiliary means, the right nutrition or surgeries.  The Intestine Does not Need to Dictate the Rhythm - read more

Transplant Psychology: Is It Really Mine?

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[15/10/2008] Transplantations are complex operations. Trying to cope psychologically with the intervention is almost as complicated as the surgery itself. Before the body part of a stranger is accepted as one’s own, patients often have to cope with an emotional rollercoaster.  Transplant Psychology: Is It Really Mine? - read more

Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport

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[10/10/2008] European researchers have developed a personal navigation aid to help disabled people make use of public transport. Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport - read more

Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport

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[10/10/2008] European researchers have developed a personal navigation aid to help disabled people make use of public transport. Helping the Disabled Make Use of Public Transport - read more

The Head Sets the Tone

 The Head Sets the Tone - read more

“Tongue Drive System”: Wheelchairing with the Tongue

 “Tongue Drive System”: Wheelchairing with the Tongue - read more

“Tongue Drive System”: Wheelchairing with the Tongue

The tongue is a versatile organ: It can taste, it is important when speaking and is of good service when kissing. And when it comes down to US-researchers it can do even more. For example, navigate a wheelchair and other electronic equipment.  “Tongue Drive System”: Wheelchairing with the Tongue - read more

Robot Playmates May Help Kids with Autism

[23/07/2008] New research studies interactions of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) with bubble-blowing robots. First results indicate that kids with ASD actively interact with robots. Robot Playmates May Help Kids with Autism - read more

Diversity only at the First Glance

They sometimes earn doubtful looks, when they walk along the street hand in hand. She is sitting in a wheelchair, he is on foot. Birgit Habben-Kober and her husband Reiner Kober seem to be an unequal couple, but they are more affiliated with each other then it looks like. They are not only a team in everyday life but also in dancing.  Diversity only at the First Glance - read more

Diversity only at the First Glance

They sometimes earn doubtful looks, when they walk along the street hand in hand. She is sitting in a wheelchair, he is on foot. Birgit Habben-Kober and her husband Reiner Kober seem to be an unequal couple, but they are more affiliated with each other then it looks like. They are not only a team in everyday life but also in dancing.  Diversity only at the First Glance - read more

Diversity only at the First Glance

They sometimes earn doubtful looks, when they walk along the street hand in hand. She is sitting in a wheelchair, he is on foot. Birgit Habben-Kober and her husband Reiner Kober seem to be an unequal couple, but they are more affiliated with each other then it looks like. They are not only a team in everyday life but also in dancing.  Diversity only at the First Glance - read more

Blue-Blocking Glasses to Improve ADHD Symptoms

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[16/11/2007] Scientists have developed an affordable accessory that appears to reduce the symptoms of ADHD.  Blue-Blocking Glasses to Improve ADHD Symptoms - read more

Topic of the Month October: REHACARE 2007

 Topic of the Month October: REHACARE 2007 - read more

Handy Helpers: Prosthetic Arms through the Ages

 Handy Helpers: Prosthetic Arms through the Ages - read more

New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive

[17/10/2007] A team of researchers from the University of Granada in collaboration with the University of Murcia, has developed a visual aid device which significantly improves the vision of sight impaired patients.  New Device Helps Visually Impaired to Drive - read more

New Communication Help

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[11/07/2007] A new software can improve communication ability among children who are intellectually disabled or have communication limitations such as autism, Down’s syndrome, or cerebral palsy. New Communication Help - read more

Topic of the Month June: Travelling with Auxiliary Means

 Topic of the Month June: Travelling with Auxiliary Means - read more

Smart Way of Living for People with Dementia

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[24/01/2007] A groundbreaking home that uses the latest smart technology for people with dementia and other serious long-term health conditions is showcased for the first time in Bristol. Smart Way of Living for People with Dementia - read more

Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair

 Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair - read more

Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair

Soon it will be a matter of the past to wheel around for ages in order to get to the next snack bar because high kerbs or stairs block the way. Four students developed a navigation system for wheelchair users. That way handicapped people should find barrier-free routes.  Full Speed ahead: Route Planer for People in Wheelchair - read more

Travelling by Plane

To prevent the nicest days in the year from ending in chaos, disabled travellers must tell the airlines their individual needs when booking the flight. By keeping an open dialogue, the airlines' personnel airlines are prepared and can act accordingly at the arrival and the departure. Travelling by Plane - read more

Travelling with the plane

 Travelling with the plane - read more

Travelling by Plane - Part 2

Terms for visually impaired passengers, hearing impaired passengers and mentally disabled passengers. Travelling by Plane - Part 2 - read more

Travelling with the plane Part 2

 Travelling with the plane Part 2 - read more

Living with "Beini"

Gunther Belitz visited a family with a leg amputated child and experienced a lot of normality.  Living with "Beini" - read more

Living with "Beini"

Gunther Belitz visited a family with a leg amputated child and experienced a lot of normality.  Living with "Beini" - read more

49,500 visitors flocked to REHACARE International 2005 in Düsseldorf

[19/10/2005] People with special needs and those requiring care are prepared to invest in order to improve their quality of life. This conclusion was reached at the end of the 16th REHACARE International trade fair's four-day run which ended on Saturday, 15 October in Düsseldorf.  49,500 visitors flocked to REHACARE International 2005 in Düsseldorf - read more

Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans

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[18/07/2005] ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' by JK Rowling will be the first ever novel in the UK to be published simultaneously in braille, large-print and standard print. Harry Potter Leads Way for Blind Fans - read more

New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember

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[15/06/2005] Based on an interactive multimedia computer system and a clearer understanding of how dementia sufferers respond to social situations, the aid aims to stimulate more rewarding conversation between sufferers and those who care for them. New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember - read more

New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember

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[15/06/2005] Based on an interactive multimedia computer system and a clearer understanding of how dementia sufferers respond to social situations, the aid aims to stimulate more rewarding conversation between sufferers and those who care for them. New Memory Aid May Help Dementia Sufferers Remember - read more

REHACARE International - 12 to 15 October 2005

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[19/05/2005] Europe's Rehabilitation and Care Market is presented in Düsseldorf. REHACARE International - 12 to 15 October 2005 - read more

Special: Trends for the Blind and Visually Impaired

 Special: Trends for the Blind and Visually Impaired - read more

Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed

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[14/02/2005] Local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the UK is in urgent and desperate need of members of the public to volunteer to take puppies and young dogs into their homes for up to six months as part of the dogs' early training. Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed - read more

Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed

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[14/02/2005] Local charity, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, in the UK is in urgent and desperate need of members of the public to volunteer to take puppies and young dogs into their homes for up to six months as part of the dogs' early training. Puppy Socialisers Urgently Needed - read more

Touchy-feely Environment Helps Autistic Children

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[06/10/2004] The inability to interact with their environment inhibits the mental development of autistic children; precisely the problem that MEDIATE was designed to help overcome.  Touchy-feely Environment Helps Autistic Children - read more

Rehabilitation: Advice and Information

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[01/08/2004] After a severe accident or facing an acute health crisis, patients and next of kin are often extremely insecure which steps to take next. Rehabilitation: Advice and Information - read more

Artificial Muscle Glove To Aid People with Paralyzed Hands

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[01/07/2004] The University of Wollongong and Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) have patented a rehabilitation glove that will dramatically improve the recovery of patients following surgery or trauma to their hand. Artificial Muscle Glove To Aid People with Paralyzed Hands - read more

Accessibility online – more than just ‘click here for text-only’

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[01/01/2004] Slowly, web designers are striving to make their site accessible for everyone. But not each website really delivers what the label ‘accessible’ promises, as many of the pages still present barriers for some people with disabilities. But sticking to some basic rules should help making more parts of the web available for people with handicaps. Accessibility online – more than just ‘click here for text-only’ - read more

Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB

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[15/12/2003] Christmas is fast approaching and finding that perfect present for a family member who is blind or partially sighted can be difficult. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) offers a wide-range of gift ideas for adults and children with sight problems. Twelve Gift Ideas from RNIB - read more

ACC - Background and Scientific Information

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[01/12/2003] Our list of background information guides you to many resources on the net. Included is advice on the difficult tasks of choosing the communication aid best suited to the needs of the individual requiring ACC, plus websites with a more a scientific focus, who are aimed at teachers and speech therapists. ACC - Background and Scientific Information - read more

REHACare International – from 15 to 18 October in Düsseldorf

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[07/10/2003] At the 14th International Trade Fair, REHACare, from 15 to 18 October 2003, in Düsseldorf, the spotlight will be on people with special needs and those requiring care. REHACare International – from 15 to 18 October in Düsseldorf - read more

About REHACARE

 About REHACARE - read more