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ASSISTIVE  TECHNOLOGY

This section contains some information on products and a  few suppliers of some of the latest technology. Topics include:

WALK Smart Cane

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WeWALK attaches to the traditional white cane, transforming it into an innovative smart cane. This technology increases visually impaired people’s independence and promotes full participation in society via three of its features.

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1. Detects Obstacles: WeWALK detects obstacles above chest level with an ultrasonic sensor and vibrates when these objects are near.

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2. Paired with Phone: When paired with the WeWALK mobile application via Bluetooth, the user can use applications with WeWALK’s touchpad, without holding his or her phone. For example, the user can get navigation on the WeWALK device.

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3. Evolves with Integrations: WeWALK is integrated with “Google Maps” and “Voice Assistant”. In the future, WeWALK will be integrated with transportation applications and ride share applications. These new integration features are installed through periodic software updates.

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Jim Jasey was a Senior Inspector for the U.S. Customs Service for 27 yrs. At 45 yrs. old, Jim lost his vision to a car accident in 1999.  Being a single parent of two sons motivated him to be proactive in adjusting to his sudden loss of vision. Jim acquired skills that enabled him to continue to be head of household. In Jim's newly found advocacy for blind and visually impaired people, he founded “Beyond the Eyes," and serves as President.

 

Beyond the Eyes' vision is to form an alliance of individuals who are blind and visually impaired to create awareness of the issues and concerns of all body and mind differences. 

 

Jim Jasey is a member of and has served on various Boards and Committees:

  • The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

  • Northern Service Center Consumer Advisory Board

  • State Rehabilitation Council

  • National Black Disability Coalition 

  • Board for the African American Employment Conference in 2005 spearheaded by the Department of Human Services.

  • Board of Directors for DIAL, Inc., Center for Independent Living.

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His accomplishments include:

  • Advocated, successfully, for the- installation of audible traffic lights.

  • Pushed for assistive technology for the library in South Orange, NJ.

  • Insisted on the installation of audio described movies at the Clearview movie theater in South Orange.

  • In 2008 featured in Single Parent (SP) magazine article for raising children as a single father who is blind.

  • Served as an Airman in the Air Force Reserves, June 14, 1976, with Honorable Discharge.

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