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Topic of the Month July: The Unappreciated Consumer - Accessible Shopping

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[01/07/2010] Whether you use a rollator walker or a wheelchair - in many stores you need to squeeze yourself through the aisles. Shopping is no fun this way. More and more retailers realize though, that senior citizens and people with disabilities are important for their daily business. To find out what consequences this insight brings, please read our Topic of the Month July:  Topic of the Month July: The Unappreciated Consumer - Accessible Shopping - read more

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

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[01/07/2010] 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

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[01/07/2010] 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

Design Opens Door to 'Full Screen' Braille Displays

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[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

Playing 'Pong' with the Blink of an Eye

( Source: REHACARE.de )

 [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

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[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

Disability policy: “That’s not a gentle topic, but a really harsh one“

( Source: REHACARE.de )

[01/03/2010] With a new man comes a new chance! Whether this set phrase can be applied to the German disability policy, remains to be seen over the next few years. The new man is already here: Hubert Hüppe. REHACARE.de spoke to the new Federal Government Commissioner for the Disabled about anxiousness, high expectations and political goals. Disability policy: “That’s not a gentle topic, but a really harsh one“ - read more

Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries

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 [26/02/2010] Older adults are more likely to use elevators than stairs or escalators. While elevators are one of the safest forms of transportation, they can pose a real danger for the aging population. Elderly at Risk of Elevator-Related Injuries - read more