Family-founded by Shari Bailey after a frightening experience involving her daughter Laila, Zigglebee builds practical safety technology for families navigating disability and other vulnerabilities. The company’s work centers on helping people be understood and supported in moments when they may not be able to speak for themselves, while giving back to Laila’s Gift through each InfoMate wristband sale.
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Crosby Tech CorporationCrosby Tech Corporation is the company behind BuddyBand, a small wearable tracker designed for caregivers of people with autism, dementia, and other special needs. Built alongside the Champion Autism Network, the company pairs the device with a service that helps families monitor a loved one’s location and receive SOS notifications.BROOKLYN, NY
BabaBaba builds eye-tracking communication and control devices for people who cannot speak or move, with products shaped by the firsthand experience of engineers and caregivers Hashma and Maryam. Its Mili system brings hands-free control to a mounted tablet, while the Jubilee glasses are being piloted as a lighter wearable alternative to medical equipment. Baba’s platform is designed for users and families who need practical support beyond the device itself.BROOKLYN, NY
Piggyback RiderCreated in 2009 by three Lifshitz brothers who were looking for a better way to take their children along, Piggyback Rider makes standing child carriers that let toddlers ride on a non-slip bar while adults keep their hands free. The family-owned company’s compact carriers, tested first by the brothers’ eight children, support children from age two up to 50 pounds and are designed for outings ranging from hikes to crowded theme parks. Piggyback Rider also operates a Special Needs program inspired by one inventor’s daughter, who used the carrier to stay involved in family activities while living with a rare muscle disease.BETHESDA, MD
Vital-LinkFounded by Mark and Sheree Weizer in 1981, Vital-Link provides personal medical-alert systems and 24/7 emergency monitoring for people who want to remain independent at home or on the go. The Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, company remains family-owned and operated, with its story rooted in Sheree’s experience with multiple sclerosis and her determination to help others live safely with less fear. Vital-Link serves customers nationwide through U.S.-based monitoring centers and systems that connect by landline, cellular service, or GPS.JENKINTOWN, PA