Technology can help make homes safer, more accessible, and easier to manage while supporting independence.
Ring Doorbell
Overview: Smart doorbell with visitor alerts and camera monitoring.
Accessibility Features: Custom notifications, package alerts, motion detection, and visitor monitoring through the app.
Considerations: Many advanced features require a subscription.
View the Ring Doorbell on Amazon
Echo Show 5
Overview: Voice-controlled smart display powered by Alexa.
Accessibility Features: Supports reminders, news, music, communication, and smart-home access. Includes built-in screen reader.
Considerations: Braille display users may prefer the Alexa app.
View the Echo Show 5 on Amazon
Lotus Ring
Overview: Wearable infrared ring used with wireless switches.
Accessibility Features: Portable and simple to set up. Can help control lights and household functions.
Considerations: Users need to know switch locations to use efficiently.
View the Lotus Ring on the Lotus website
WayAround
Overview: Helps identify objects around the home or other personal spaces. Using the app together with WayTag hardware, which comes in forms such as stickers and magnets, users can label any personal item with as much detail as they want. Scanning the tag later brings up the information, whether that is the color of a shirt, a plant species, or a milk expiration date.