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Environmental Accomodations

Tools to monitor and control the physical environment
Alternative Vocabulary 1: 
control, home, remote, smart, device, house, equipment, voice
Alternative Vocabulary 2: 
devices, universal, one, controls, controller, household, thermostat, lights, appliances, light, controlled, controlling, switches, automation, environmental, disabled, tv
Alternative Vocabulary 3: 
solutions, phone, activated, app, easy, things, thermostats, multiple, mobility, technology, electronics, central, items, assistance, electronic, tablet, everything, accessibility, without, centralized, multi, panel, main, free, switch, disabilities, hands, system, multi-device, physical, remotes, turn, software, impairment
Alternative Vocabulary 4: 
limited, unit, single, interface, hub, automated, systems, program, environment, utility, ipad, connect, easier, connected, disability, room, using, touchless, master, whole, function, assistant, apps, smartphone, moving, remotely, search, hold, look, google, applications, living, assistive, easily, tech, programming, touchscreen, keypad, tasks, management, commands, all-in-one, keyboard, keys, brain, appliance, stop, pad, touch, programmer, pieces, impairments, made, accessible, manager, echo, center, features, internet, needs, aids, turning, programmed, functions, difficulty, automate, reach, wifi, ac
Alternative Vocabulary 5: 
verbal, common, better, around, movement, enabled, hands-free, together, operate, command, braille, shark, integration, consolidate, consolidator, ecu, place, single-device, many, total, desktop, digital, product, multi-equipment, alternate, manage, integrated, work, click, macro, board, monitor, stress, tab, utilities, control-it-all, butler, words, answer, screen, key, answers, onto, shortcut, life, multi-function, all-in-1, controllers, unified, handheld, tool, handicapped, motherboard, dot, portable, x10, provide, ability, climate, independence, getting, design, challenges, large, lighted, one's, audio, responsive, settings, connecting, organizer, temperature, channel, accessories, enable, following, laptop, components, button, clapper, assisted, tools, sensors, easiest, application, static, placement, organization, various, location, immobility, cell, support, move, gripping, ways, extensive, period, time, fit, leagues, keep, fair, custom, programmable, ease, gadgets, presence, iot, possible, bill, commanded, surroundings, preprogrammed, adjust, bill's, normal, activities, products, engine, task, solution, suggestions, talk, activate, friend, ambulatory, automatic, fixture, find, small, operating, operation, basic, immobile, physically, activation, hardware, amazon, 2nd, gen, ecobee, philips, hue, white, a19, starter, kit, going, setting, alexa, setup, equipped, impaired, electricity, electrical, mobile
A black, rectangular device with an 8-grid overlay, each grid containing a different symbol. The device features a built-in handle at the top.

Direct selection and scanning communicator designed for use by individuals with communication or speech disabilities.

Rounded square with an image of the earth in the middle and a cane diagonally across it.

A location exploration app for Android and Apple devices designed for people who are blind and visually impaired. It uses a GPS and the phone’s compass to speak real-time information about its surroundings. 

Several different models of smart plugs. They resemble standard wall outlets and are various shades of white and grey. One model is a power strip design.

Connects to a WiFi network and allows a device to be controlled by a smartphone or environmental control system. 

Screenshot of handwritten text next to a transcription software dialogue on a Windows computer.

A range of software AAC and captioning software, specifically designed for individuals with communication disabilities, and individuals who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and have difficulty writing/typing, speaking, and/or reading.

Black platform base that says "DigiCite" in light green font, with an off-white, rectangular device placed on top.

Electronic device that converts LED displays to speech output. It works with telephone consoles, measurement, recording and test equipment, and many other electronic devices.

A tall, black, and cylindrical device resembling a tower. A quote reads, "Alexa, what's the weather?"

Hands-free speaker users control with their voice that is linked to the Amazon Alexa Voice Service, a virtual assistant.  

Package box with teal-colored side and black front with an image of a hand holding a smartphone and keychain attached to a diamond-shaped device emitting sound waves.

A wireless, multifunction lost item finder designed for use by individuals with vision or memory disabilities that find anything within 150 feet.

Ovo Object Locator

A lost item location system designed for use by individuals with vision or memory disabilities.

Small black square electronic device attached to a neck strap with a display showing a grid of four images.

A portable augmentative communication device for use by people with communication or speech disabilities. It consists of a PocketPC (HP iPaq 2495) loaded with Point To Pictures - Mobile (PTP-Mobile) software.

Oblong black handheld device with silver SOS button in center, and small white charging dock on right.

A small GPS tracker for people with cognitive disabilities, Alzheimer's, and autism spectrum disorder.