This article was originally published by ImaginAble Solutions on January 19, 2026. Read the original article here.
Guided Hands®, the flagship innovation by ImaginAble Solutions, has been recognized by Apple as an approved, third-party assistive technology for people with limited mobility, now featured on the tech-giant’s website.
This latest development comes after a year of incredible growth for ImaginAble Solutions. From seeing the team grow by four, to surpassing a significant seven-figure sales milestone, with devices in schools, healthcare, and homes around the world. “Even with so many exciting achievements in 2025, we know our best days are yet to come, as we expand globally and get Guided Hands to more people around the world,” says CEO and founder, Lianna Genovese, “This recognition by Apple will help us do that.”
Guided Hands® is an assistive device that enables children and adults with limited hand mobility to write, paint, draw, and access technology using the motor skills in the shoulder versus the fine motor skills in the hand.
Genovese says Apple’s commitment to accessibility makes this recognition especially meaningful. “Our shared mission to build a more accessible world for people of all abilities makes this milestone truly special.”
What began as a project during a McMaster University biomedical engineering class, the first prototype of Guided Hands® was crafted from pipe cleaners, straws, and a sponge. It has evolved into a globally-used assistive device manufactured at the company’s home base at McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton, Ontario, and sold in over 25 countries.
“I never imagined that the device I invented in 2019 for my friend with cerebral palsy would make an impact on this scale,” says Genovese.
Guided Hands® is compatible with augmentative and alternative communication devices, like iPad. Whether using the device to point and tap with smooth, guided movements, or in conjunction with Apple Pencil, Guided Hands® is making communication, creativity and self-expression possible for children and adults with limited hand mobility.
“Seeing Guided Hands® listed on the Apple accessibility page means so much, not only for our team, but for the 58 million people with limited hand mobility who deserve better access to technology,“ says Genovese, “This community is often overlooked, and being represented on a global platform like Apple’s is another step toward a more inclusive world.”
Guided Hands® has over 40 international design awards, including the James Dyson Engineering Award. Genovese and her company’s remarkable impact in the disability community earned her recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 – Toronto list, and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award.
You can now find Guided Hands® listed on the accessories section of the Apple website under assistive technologies.
