Winners of First CEA Foundation Technology that Improves Lives Video Contest Announced
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The CEA Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its first
“technology that improves lives” video contest. Aipoly,
HelpAround, Los Angeles Low Vision, Perceptive Devices and WHILL
were selected from more than 20 entries from companies showing off
technology that has a positive impact on older adults and people with
disabilities. Each winner will receive a booth in Eureka Park during CES
2016 and $2,500.
In the U.S. there are more than 47 million people age 65 or older, and
more than 56 million people report having some form of disability. The
CEA Foundation is reaching this community in need by supporting
nonprofits utilizing innovative technologies to enhance the lives of
seniors and people with disabilities. These winners will join the many
other innovations on display at CES 2016.
Larry Richenstein, chair of the CEA Foundation, said “There is a strong
need for technology to help augment current services to enable us to all
live longer, healthier and more independent lives. We are excited to
recognize just a few of the companies that are innovating to meet this
demand.”
To view the winner’s videos please visit: http://www.ce.org/Foundation/VideoContest.aspx
About CEA Foundation
The CEA Foundation is a public, national foundation affiliated with the
Consumer Electronics Association. It was established with the mission to
link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance
their lives. The Foundation is focused on strategic support of programs
to impact these communities and has launched its first series of grants
in 2012. It also serves to facilitate dialog between industry,
consumers, government, advocacy groups and other key stakeholders around
important issues. For more information on the CEA Foundation please
visit CEAFoundation.org.
Contacts
CEA Foundation
Allison Fried, 703-907-7603
afried@CE.org
www.CE.org
or
Krista
Silano, 703-907-4331
ksilano@CE.org
www.CESweb.org
