How is Tech Contributing in Disability Care & Transforming Things for the Better?!

The app development process isn’t only about building fun and entertaining apps or something to just take your minds off of tiresome routines. It is so much more than that!

These tools are proving to be of immense help to people. Apps don’t exist only for gaming, entertainment purposes, but also for:

- shopping all kinds of products, even services,

- taking care of plants,

- macro and micro-managing daily tasks,

- keeping a check on one’s properties and assets,

- interacting with celebrities,

- building stronger business connections,

- remote operations, etc.

Another category is gathering pace nowadays – apps that help people with disabilities. They not only help differently-abled persons but also support the caregiving industry.

For this piece, let us get to know how technology is helping in taking care!

Technology CAN provide reliable care!

We, as an advanced race, as humans, must ensure accessibility for all. It isn’t a matter of choice but a dire necessity!

Tech-solutions have proved to be of immense help to persons with disabilities. Not only have people got assistive products but technological advancements are also making infrastructure smarter, hence, making buildings disabled-friendly. Replacing stairs with ramps is one such example.

Now foldable ramps on stairs are also available. From parking spaces to mall entry, builders are focusing on making everyday places more accessible and friendly to all types of people!

Smartphones are great, but they and apps on them are not all manageable or operable for differently abled people. Nevertheless, efforts are going on and many applications, tech solutions and gadgets have come in the market.

The speech to text technology is being extensively used in this domain. Technological upgrades and evolution have made us realise that it is possible to build a world that everyone can easily be a part of, without feeling rejected or left out!

Inclusivity, accessibility, sympathy, empathy and a deep understanding of people’s requirements are the backbone of the start-ups in this domain.

Let’s get to know Josh’s Plan and Joshin!

Twin sisters Melanie Fountaine and Melissa Danielsen came up with the company Josh’s Plan. They themselves had seen their family struggle to find reliable care. They claim that options for disabled persons lack big-time and that it’s difficult to access care providers too.

So, they decided to do something concrete and bring help to those who need it the most. Josh was their brother who had a developmental disability and he passed away 12 years ago at a very young age of 29. So, the twins decided to dedicate the company to their brother – their aim, to help those families that require complex care.

The company was initially established as a place to provide group home recommendations and other services to adults across Minnesota. But it got acquired in 2020 by REM Minnesota.

The sisters then came up with Joshin – a digital platform that connects care providers with families who have specialised caring needs.

They recently raised close to 3 million US Dollars on a seed round funding led by The Autism Impact Fund and Anthemis Group. Their aim for inclusivity and care is helping many and is faring well!

A few final words in conclusion

Many of the existing problems need immediate redressal – applications are doing that! For almost every problem that users have, there is a solution that exists in the app markets, both Android and iOS.

Entrepreneurs have been offering solutions that are feasible and practical. The successful ones are not for the namesake! Joshin is also one such helpful and functional platform that aims to help those who need it.

Apps that provide support, offer a helping hand not just garner huge number of users but also earn a lot of respect. So, be it users, the peers, professionals involved – everyone understands its cardinality!

So, if you have an idea that can transform other people’s lives for the better, then don’t keep waiting! Get up and get going, already!

Connect with field experts and create an app that is wonderful, supportive and awe-inspiring! Reach out to any of the top app development companies in USA, today!

Happy innovating!!