Technology

The National Policy to promote the health of People of Determination, issued by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, is not merely a healthcare reform; it is a comprehensive roadmap to create a sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready health ecosystem. The National Policy to promote the health of People of Determination, issued by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, is aimed at improving...

The lab aims to enhance user experience and engage PODs under the theme ‘Together Towards Innovative Mobility’ Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a specialised lab dedicated to innovating solutions for People of Determination. The lab aims to enhance the user experience and engage People of Determination in the development of integrated and innovative services across all RTA...

Blue Origin made history recently, sending for the first time a person who uses a wheelchair past the Kármán line, an internationally recognized boundary of space that’s 62 miles above Earth. Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, who suffered a spinal cord injury after a mountain biking accident in 2018, and her five teammates, who nicknamed themselves the “Out of the Blue” crew, spent several minutes...

Accessible tourism has ceased to be a niche market and is now one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry. Accessible tourism has ceased to be a niche market and is now one of the fastest-growing segments of the global tourism industry. With over 1.3 billion people living with disabilities worldwide and an aging population, the demand for accessible travel experiences is rapidly...

Since Dubai Airports became a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower a year ago, it has been committed to improving the travel experiences for People of Determination (POD) hidden disabilities. Collaboration is always the best approach for more significant outcomes. It has resulted in the initiative “We All Meet the World Differently” to support passengers from kerb to boarding, where the...

Tactile Graphics are images that are designed to be touched rather than looked at. Tactile Graphics create a representation of visual images using embossed lines, textures, and Braille labels. When information in a print graphic is important to a tactual reader, a tactile graphic may be developed. The concept and content of the graphic are represented by a set of tactile symbols selected to be easily...

Over the next seven years the Rehabilitation Robotics Market will register a magnificent spike in CAGR in terms of revenue. With the Rehabilitation Robotics market size was valued at US$164.67 million in 2022 and is expected to expand, reaching US$396.54 million by 2028. Rehabilitation robotics involves the use of robotic devices and technology to assist individuals in their physical rehabilitation...

Numerical keypads are common entry devices for everything from home security systems to phones and more. Unfortunately, a great deal of them are difficult to use if you’re visually impaired. This high-contrast Braille keypad aims to solve those issues with simple design choices. The keypad was developed as a school project by students uses a regular layout, with 1 at the top left and 9 at the...

Technology has advanced rapidly and is involved in our daily lives. Artificial Intelligence, automation, robots, and more advancements in information technology set the stage for future evolution. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the science of making machines that can think like humans. While some people may think that it is a threat to our privacy and careers, it can be beneficial for special needs and...

WonderTree is working towards revolutionizing physiotherapy and education for children of determination. Its approach involves using Augmented Reality to create interactive educational games to make learning and therapy fun, engaging, and accessible to all. Arabic Trace is its latest educational game that focuses on teaching Arabic letters and phonics. The game instructs players to trace the letters...