by Oregon Health & Science University
The Communication Matrix was first published in 1990 by Dr Charity Rowland of Oregon Health & Science University and has since been made freely available worldwide. It is a standard clinical and research tool for assessing early communication and is used across age groups and disability types.
Users complete an online profile that maps communication behaviours across seven levels of intentionality, identifying what forms a person uses and what purposes they communicate for. Detailed reports guide goal-setting and intervention planning. A multilingual community forum connects practitioners supporting people with complex communication needs.
Professionals, educators, and caregivers supporting children and adults who function at the earliest stages of communication, including those with severe and multiple disabilities, deafblindness, and complex communication needs. Available in multiple languages at no cost.
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.
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