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Environmental Accomodations

Tools to monitor and control the physical environment
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Front view of white rectangular device with button just above the speaker; a side view shows various ports. for connecting the device.

Compact alerting device that indicates a telephone or doorbell is ringing either with a bright flashing light or an extra loud tone - or both at the same time.

A black alarm clock with a lisa receiver on top, two silver RF repeaters with black antennas, a silver portable receiver, a table-top blinking lamp, and an analog clock with a bright light attached to the right.

Alerting system available as wired or wireless devices that provide light and vibration signals and consist of at least one transmitter and one receiver.

Long, narrow rectangular popup window with time and date displayed in large type.

A free program for blind and visually-impaired people that is designed to help people keep track of the time and remind themselves of things like appointments during the day.

Various models of smoke/CO detector. One resembles a standard detector, but with an extra-large strobe light. Another resembles a digital alarm clock that says "Fire." Two others feature round bed shaker components—one of which is shown with a companion smartphone app.

Accessible safety alarms for users with hearing impairments.

An illustration of an elderly user approaching a doorway. Lines represent a virtual "perimeter" around the door.

Alerts caregivers when a user navigates to a certain area or leaves a specified boundary.

Screenshot of menu screen on left with options and an image of a guitar in another window on the right.

A free software framework whose main goal is to provide ludic-therapeutic activities for people with disabilities.

A long wheeled "IV stand", with a small display screen at the top.

An emergency alert system designed for use by seniors or by individuals with mobility disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or spinal cord injury.

A medium-sized black device with three multi-colored cords attached.

Stove safety sensor designed for use by individuals with cognitive or memory disabilities or Alzheimer's disease.

A black, rectangular box with various multi-colored input jacks, similar to a DVD player.

A home emergency monitoring system designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, hearing disabilities, and seniors. It allows users to remotely monitor and control systems from any telephone, anywhere.

A range of components, including a large TV monitor, a smaller tablet, a digital thermometer, and two standalone speakers.

Emergency alert system with monitoring service designed for use by individuals with disabilities or seniors who are at risk for medical emergencies. The system includes activity monitoring, emergency alert buttons, direct caregiver access to monitoring through the Internet, and an individualizable TV channel through which the caregiver can send messages.