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Special Needs
We love it when designers and brands think of using their products and helping make life easier for users with special needs. We cover stories of products specifically created to be more inclusive and aid those that need a little extra help.
This DIY Scanner Turns Any Printed Book Into a Screenless Audiobook
After MouthPad, Augmental unveils Vox, a privacy-focused wearable mic that lets you whisper-to-type
Son transforms a Unitree robot dog into an all-terrain mobility chair for his disabled father
From Abandoned Fishing Nets to Light That Carries the Sea
After Losing His Arm in a Crash, He Built the Controller No One Made
Your Voice Wearable and Robot Hear the Words Mute People Can’t Say
This Cup Replaces the Kettle So Visually Impaired Users Make Tea Alone
5 Inclusive Products That Prove Braille Design Is the Future of Every Device
This wristwatch lets blind people tell time by touch, looks like any other timepiece
This Walking Cane Also Hooks Bags and Grips Tables With a Hidden Ring
This Wooden House Toy Fights Loneliness in Nursing Homes with Play
This $995 Printer Turns Your Voice Into Braille Labels
Anker’s CES 2026 Charging Lineup Treats Power as a Coordinated System
Homing Compass Lets a Single Red Arrow Always Point the Way Back Home
This Intelligent Pet Exoskeleton Helps Injured Dogs Relearn Movement on Their Own Terms
