by AbilityNet
AbilityNet is a UK charity with over 25 years of expertise in making digital technology accessible for people with disabilities and older adults. Its free factsheets are used by millions of people worldwide and are written in plain language by assistive technology specialists with direct experience supporting disabled users.
The guide explains how to set up a smart speaker, connect it to compatible smart home devices (lights, locks, thermostats, plugs), and build automated routines that reduce the physical demands of daily living. It highlights features especially valuable for wheelchair users — such as voice-controlled door locks, hands-free calls, and automated lighting — as well as guidance for users with low vision and cognitive disabilities who benefit from verbal reminders and audio-first interfaces. Both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant ecosystems are covered.
People with limited hand or arm mobility who struggle with switches, buttons, or touchscreens; people with low vision or blindness who benefit from audio-first home control; and people with cognitive disabilities who need verbal reminders and simplified routines. Also useful for family members and support workers setting up accessible home environments for the first time.
The Urban Xplorer is a lightweight, adjustable folding white cane made from aerospace aluminium, designed for blind and low-vision users navigating city environments. It comes in four sizes (Small through X-Large) and features a redesigned dome tip, hardened aluminium joints, and a foam grip. The cane is built to handle common urban obstacles such as cobblestones, sewer grates, and uneven sidewalks.
Awarewolf
TAMI is a wearable assistive device designed for blind and vision-impaired users that integrates obstacle detection technology into a modern glasses frame. It uses haptic vibrations to alert wearers to upper-body-level obstacles that a white cane cannot detect. The device aims to increase independent mobility and confidence during travel.
Lighthouse Tech
The Awarewolf All Terrain Cane is a titanium folding mobility cane designed for blind and low-vision hikers navigating rugged outdoor terrain. It features an adjustable foam grip handle, a rolling ball tip, and a reinforced stainless-steel folding joint capable of bearing the user's weight. The cane retains the familiar form factor of a traditional red-and-white mobility cane while providing enhanced stability on uneven ground.
Awarewolf
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