Spy Tech? Nope, It’s AT! Cool Finds from Abilities Expo 2025

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/ March 18, 2025
Spy-themed "Agent-In-Training AT Kit" graphic for Abilities Expo 2025, Los Angeles, CA, featuring the Ability Tools logo with a fedora-wearing agent, magnifying glass, and bold white letters against a black background.

If you made it to Abilities Expo 2025 and stopped by the Ability Tools booth, you couldn’t miss the top-secret, spy-themed experience! Our team went all out to engage attendees of all ages, making sure everyone got a mission briefing on the latest and greatest in assistive technology (AT).

The Expo was packed with incredible AT solutions, and whether you were there in person or not, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a roundup of standout vendors from the event—plus tips on how you can get hands-on with similar AT through these vendors or Ability Tools’ Device Lending and Demo Centers (DLDCs)!

Three image collage. Top Image of a black ring, text reads "Lotus". Bottom left image of a black ring, bottom right image of three white rectangular plug in sensors. Badge on the bottom right corner text reads "Automation Agent" with smart home icon in the middle.

Vendor Spotlight: Smart Home Solutions

Lotus earned one of our Automation Agent badges this year as they showcased the latest in home automation for accessibility. The Lotus Kit is a portable and simplified ecosystem for home control. Using point-and-click, your Lotus Ring allows you to control wall switches from wherever you are in the room. No rewiring, no apps, no internet.

AT Tip: Did you know you can create a simple smart home setup with just a smart plug and a voice assistant? If you’re new to smart home tech, Ability Tools can help you borrow and test devices like these before committing to a purchase.

Three Images, Top image is the "Cheelcare" logo, text reads "Cheelcare, exceed your reach". Bottom left image of a man in a manual wheelchair attached to the Companion scooter device. Botttom right image of a man and a woman, man is in an orange wheelchair. Bottom right badge in blue with smart watch icon in the middle, text reads "Independence Agent"

Vendor Spotlight – Mobility & Ergonomic Support

Cheelcare earned one of our Independence Agent badges, offering innovative assistive devices designed to enhance mobility and independence. Their flagship product, the Companion, is a motorized attachment that transforms manual wheelchairs into powered ones. The Curio is a complex rehab power wheelchair built on Cheelcare’s patented robotic technology. It delivers omnidirectional tilting capabilities in a compact base that weighs nearly half of standard power wheelchairs with the same seating functions. Curio features innovative first-of-its-kind technologies, including self-leveling. They also provide accessories like the AWARE Rear-View Camera System for improved safety and additional options such as baskets, bells, and docking modules to further enhance mobility aids.

Three images top image is the CaptionCall by Sorenson logo. Bottom left image of a man talking on a landline, bottom right image of a woman facetiming on a mobile device outside. Bottom right blue badge with person standing at a desk icon in the middle, text reads "Career Codebreaker"

Vendor Spotlight – Communication Sensory Support

Providing individuals with great options in all aspects of life, including in their career (earning one of our Career Codebreaker badges) CaptionCall by Sorenson is the largest call captioning provider in the U.S and has provided a no-cost service to people with hearing loss, keeping them independent so they can confidently communicate and stay connected. They have a landline and a mobile phone app available.

Three images, top image is the Cubby logo with smiley face for the "U". Bottom left image of the cubby bed and bottom right image of a child sitting inside of the cubby bed. Bottom right badge with brain wearing headphones icon in the middle, text reads "Serenity Specialist"

Vendor Spotlight – Sensory Support

Cubby Beds are smart beds designed to improve safety, sleep, and sensory regulation, which is why we are giving them one of our Serenity Specialist badges. They have taken the traditional safety bed and reinvented it with modern technology. The design incorporates advanced technology to create a safe sleep environment that is also sensory-friendly. This includes dual-layer mesh and fabric doors that prevent wandering, safety sheets to protect against entrapment, a circadian light that promotes natural sleep patterns, and remote video and audio monitoring.

Three images, top image of RJ Cooper & Associates logo, man in wheelchair stick figure and woman in computer screen, text reads "RJ Cooper & Associates, inc. iPad Cases, Mounting, Accessories & Apps all specifically for special needs". Bottom left image of a white remote with large buttons and bottom right image of a green mouse with eye balls. Bottom right badge has AAC device icons in the middle, text reads "Cognitive Commander".

Vendor Spotlight – Cognitive Support

We also gave a badge for our Cognitive Commander to Tech for Special Needs who is dedicated to creating innovative solutions that help individuals with disabilities reach their full potential. Working closely with families, therapists, and educators, they develop assistive technology tailored to unique needs, whether it’s for learning, communication, or mobility. With a hands-on, problem-solving approach, RJ Cooper personally collaborates with individuals to find or invent solutions that empower them to thrive.

Three images, Evacchair logo is top image. Bottom left image of a woman in the evac chair going down stairs, bottom right image of a man wrapped in blanket in evac chair going down stairs. Bottom right badge has a phoenix icon in the middle, text reads "Resilience Specialist".

Vendor Spotlight – Emergency Preparedness Support

The Evac+Chair provides emergency evacuation chairs designed to assist individuals with mobility challenges during emergencies. Their chairs are ideal for situations where elevators are unavailable, such as fires or power outages, and comply with health, safety, and fire regulations. In addition to their evacuation chairs, they also offer evacuation sleds, designed to safely transport individuals in emergencies. We recognized Evac+Chair for their commitment to reliability, ease of use, and safety by awarding them our Resistance Specialist badge. This acknowledgment highlights their dedication to enhancing accessibility during critical situations.

Explore More AT Vendors from Abilities Expo

Whether you’re looking for smart home tools, mobility devices, or sensory-friendly solutions, there are countless options to explore. Stay connected, keep exploring, and find the right technology to support your needs!

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