Making Homes Accessible for Everyone

Making Homes Accessible for Everyone

Update: 2024-11-06
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Summary

In this conversation, Janet Engel interviews Jamal Stevenson, the key sales officer at We Hear You, a company that started as a sign language translation service and has evolved into creating innovative accessibility solutions.

The focus is on their latest product, the Hero Door Opener, which aims to make any door automatic and accessible for individuals with mobility issues, aging populations, and those with full hands.

Jamal discusses the technology behind the Hero Door Opener, its features, and future developments, including partnerships for smart lock systems.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of universal design and community engagement in making homes more accessible.

Takeaways

We Hear You started as a sign language company in 2017.

The Hero Door Opener allows any door to become automatic.

Accessibility solutions benefit not just individuals with disabilities but everyone.

The push app integrates voice activation for ease of use.

Future developments include a vibration system for low vision individuals.

Testing opportunities are available for community engagement.

The goal is to make accessibility affordable and portable.

Universal design is crucial for homes to accommodate all ages and abilities.

The Hero Door Opener is designed to be easy to install and use.

We Hear You is focused on making a real impact in the community.

Sound Bites

"We created a receiver that retrofits into existing doors."

"This is a common struggle for just a regular door."

"We are developing a vibration system for low vision individuals."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to We Hear You and Its Origins

02:08 The Hero Door Opener: Revolutionizing Accessibility

04:47 Innovative Features of the Hero Door Opener

13:05 Expanding Accessibility: Future Developments

22:05 Testing Opportunities and Community Engagement

26:40 The Importance of Universal Design in Homes

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website: https://homedesignsforlife.com/

Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

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Making Homes Accessible for Everyone

Making Homes Accessible for Everyone

Janet Engel, OT/L, CAPS, ECHM