Comcast and Team Gleason Partner to Revolutionize TV Control and More for People with Physical and Speech Disabilities
19 Enero 2022 - 11:09AM
Business Wire
The partnership will fuel the innovation,
development and distribution of accessible products and experiences
for people with physical and speech disabilities such as ALS,
beginning with the Xfinity Adaptive Remote
Comcast and Team Gleason have partnered to drive inclusive
innovation to improve the independence and quality of life for
people with physical and speech disabilities, including those
living with ALS. Together, Comcast and Team Gleason are actively
engaging with people with ALS (pALS) and caregivers, as well as
preeminent clinicians, technologists and assistive technology
partners to define and develop accessible, empowering experiences –
from TV control to smart home solutions and beyond.
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Comcast’s Xfinity Adaptive Remote
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The companies are proud to announce their partnership’s first
collaboration, working together on the latest evolution of
Comcast’s Xfinity Adaptive Remote. The Adaptive Remote, first
launched in 2019, is an award-winning web-based remote control for
Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex– which gives customers unprecedented
control of their in-home entertainment experience. The Adaptive
Remote works on any computer, smartphone or tablet by seamlessly
connecting with the assistive devices that people with disabilities
use and trust, including eye tracking technology, sip and puff
technology, switch control technology, voice control software and
more.
The Adaptive Remote experience works in any web browser without
requiring any additional downloads. Simply visit
remote.xfinity.com, log in with your Xfinity credentials, and
control any of your Xfinity devices with the assistive technology
that suits you. In an industry-first, the technology offers the
ability to type instead of speak voice commands—which, for many
without use of their voice, is the only way to harness the power
and ease of voice navigation. The latest update to the Adaptive
Remote changes the game with the ability to add custom buttons that
execute any action or voice command of your choice, from toggling
closed captions, to “sports on now” to “front door camera,” and
countless other possibilities.
When asked to rank the technologies and experiences that are
most important to them, people with ALS and other physical
disabilities consistently list controlling their TV and
entertainment experience independently. Team Gleason’s network of
industry experts and close relationships with pALS serve as a
connection for the Adaptive Remote Product team at Comcast to gain
customer feedback. Together, Comcast and Team Gleason continue to
shape best practices in designing for people with ALS and other
physical disabilities.
“Our partnership with Comcast allows us to continue innovating
on technology that provides people with ALS and other physical
disabilities the latest in accessibility functions,” said Blair
Casey, Team Gleason’s Chief Impact Officer. “We will expand
awareness and usership of the Adaptive Remote, leveraging Team
Gleason’s robust network of clinicians, technologists, and
caregivers to give people with limited physical capabilities the
ability to access Comcast's suite of technology.”
“Team Gleason is incredibly proactive and uniquely connected in
the disability and tech spaces,” said Joel Moffatt, Principal
Product Manager and Engagement Lead on Comcast’s Accessibility
Team. “Together, we’re able to accelerate innovation, create better
experiences for everyone in the home, and bring disability
perspectives to the forefront.”
About Comcast:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We
are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming
with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and
Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and
stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal
Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios,
the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks,
Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky
Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and
Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit
www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.
About Team Gleason:
Team Gleason Foundation was founded by former New Orleans Saints
player, Steve Gleason, after his diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (ALS) in 2011. Team Gleason’s mission is to improve life
for people living with ALS by delivering innovative technology and
equipment, as well as providing and empowering an improved life
experience. For more information on how to help people living with
ALS have the resources and the opportunities to not only continue
living, but continue living productive, purposeful, and meaningful
lives, please visit www.TeamGleason.org.
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Kate Panarese Kate_Panarese@comcast.com 267-418-1887
Suzanne Alford Suzanne@teamgleason.org 504-606-4384
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