As part of an initiative to help people living with paralysis become more independent in their homes, Google Nest is donating up to 100,000 Google Home Minis to eligible individuals in the US. The project, which started as part of an initiative by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation in collaboration with Google Nest, has already successfully provided the speakers to a number of eligible people across the country.
Everyday actions that seem routine for able-bodied people may become difficult – even impossible – for people living with disabilities. Narrating his harrowing experiences after losing mobility 20 years ago, Reed said: “When you’re paralyzed, your home goes from being a place of comfort and security to a reminder of what you’ve lost. Light switches and thermostats are usually too high up on the wall and, if my phone falls on the floor, I may not be able to call a friend or family member if I need help”.
