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Innovative Solutions for People
       Living With Physical Disabilities

NEWS

IN THE NEWS

Opinion: AI is powering the next generation of assistive technology

At Envisioning Access, we are dedicated to working with individuals living with physical disabilities. Throughout our forty-five-year history, we have seen assistive technology for the disability community adapt and improve as technology and innovation advance. We value the work of the robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality, and AI industries in these efforts. We are excited to work alongside them to develop new technologies to help individuals with physical disabilities live more independent and engaged lives.

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Dani wearing the VISORS prototype while typing on a laptop
IN THE NEWS

Boston nonprofit is replacing service monkeys with tech for disabled adults

At Envisioning Access Inc., a Boston, MA based 501 C3 nonprofit organization founded in 1979, we know that the best person to influence the development of new medical products coming on the market are the individuals who will use them. Envisioning Access, formerly known as Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers, was founded originally to assist those living with physical disabilities by providing trained capuchin monkeys as service animals to assist with daily living needs. We ceased training and placing the capuchin in homes as of 2021 due to regulatory, market, and technology changes.

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – November 2023

In This Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, The musicians with disabilities embracing virtual reality, Monkey Week is Coming, Birthday Round-up, Buy your Calendar

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – October 2023

In This Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, What is XXR and Why is it Important for Disabled People, Meet Halley Gmeiner, Remembering Siggy, Birthday Round-up, Buy your Calendar

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Melanie and Friend
PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – September 2023

In This Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, AI-Driven Features for Monday Night Football, Melanie’s Story, Meet Amir Ameili and Jenni-Rose DiCecco, Birthday Round-up

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – August 2023

In this Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, Technology Corner-Google’s Robots Are Getting Smart, So How Long Until We Get Pampered?, Matching Gift Campaign, Meet a Monkey: Shelly, August Birthday Round-up

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – July 2023

In this Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, Technology Corner: VR and AI: The Perfect Blend for the New World, Meet a Monkey: Sophie, July Birthday Round-up at the Monkey Living Center

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PUBLICATIONS

Monkey Business – June 2023

In this Issue: Greetings from the Executive Director, Article in Orthopedic Design & Technology, Meet Jessica, the only monkey at the Monkey Living Center with a birthday in June!

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IN THE NEWS

Envisioning Access Pioneers Technological Breakthroughs for People with Physical Disabilities

At Envisioning Access Inc., a Boston, MA based 501 C3 nonprofit organization founded in 1979, we know that the best person to influence the development of new medical products coming on the market are the individuals who will use them. Envisioning Access, formerly known as Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers, was founded originally to assist those living with physical disabilities by providing trained capuchin monkeys as service animals to assist with daily living needs. We ceased training and placing the capuchin in homes as of 2021 due to regulatory, market, and technology changes.

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