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  Assistive devices for people with sensory disabilities  
  Dear Sir or Madam,

Have you swiped around on your smartphone touchscreen today or asked Alexa what the weather is going to be like so you can decide what to wear today? If so, you probably don't have a sensory disability. After all, for hearing- or vision-impaired people, at least one of those would be difficult. You can find out what assistive devices are available so that people with sensory disabilities can also participate in our connected and digital world in our Topic of the Month.

Have a nice week!

Anne Hofmann
Editorial Team REHACARE.com
 
 
Graphic: 14 to 17 September 2022, REHACARE International Trade Fair for Rehabilitation and Care, Düsseldorf, Germany
 
 
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