Best Product/Technology

This award acknowledges the product, technology or innovative design recognized as the most extraordinary in providing new abilities for people who have a disability.

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Presented by: John Williams, the man who coined the term “Assistive Technology.”

Nominees:
ALVA Access Group
Cochlear Americas
Hewlett Packard
Solution Comfort Seat
Sorenson Media
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Winner: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts

Accepted by: Bob Minnick.

About Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Disney is proud of its proactive approach to providing services for guests with disabilities.  The Company has a rich history of going beyond the minimum requirements with creative, innovative solutions that demonstrate a commitment to provide an outstanding experience for all guests.  Two examples of Disney’s innovative approach to ride accessibility include; the Magic Kingdom Park Jungle Cruise where a special lift inside the boat allows access for guests who previously would have had to transfer from their wheelchairs to ride a seat, and the Journey into Imagination with Figment at Epcot® where a fold out load/unload ramp and an innovative turntable achieve wheelchair access.