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Quadriplegic innovator, Microsoft engineer, and founder of I'm Home & AccessLife — transforming personal resilience into assistive technologies that restore independence for thousands.
The Human Story
A C6/C7 spinal cord injury didn’t end Tarek Salem’s story — it began his most important chapter. As a quadriplegic, he experienced firsthand the gap between what technology could do and what people with disabilities actually needed. That gap became his life’s work.
“Technology becomes meaningful when it restores independence, dignity, and possibility.”
What I Offer
Custom engineering of devices that restore independence and dignity for people with physical disabilities.
Learn more →Full IoT ecosystem enabling complete home control through voice, eyes, or minimal touch.
Learn more →Communication systems for ALS and locked-in patients — restoring the power of voice through gaze technology.
Learn more →Enterprise-grade architecture and migration planning on Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments.
Learn more →Transformative workshops helping 20+ multinationals build inclusive cultures and accessible products.
Learn more →Keynotes on resilience, innovation, and the transformative power of accessible technology.
Learn more →End-to-end automation systems bridging physical limitations and digital independence.
Learn more →WCAG audits, UX reviews, and inclusive design strategy for digital products.
Learn more →Architectural adaptations integrating smart technology into accessible living spaces.
Learn more →Breakthrough Work
Fifteen-plus assistive devices and platforms, designed from personal necessity, refined through engineering expertise, deployed for real human impact.
Voice-controlled smart home ecosystem designed from the ground up for quadriplegic users. Controls lights, temperature, doors, and appliances — all through natural speech.
Eye-tracking communication system enabling individuals with ALS and locked-in syndrome to compose messages, browse the web, and control devices through gaze alone.
Custom sip-and-puff plus head-tilt controller for power wheelchair navigation, with proprietary algorithms for smooth and precise motion control.
A comprehensive digital platform connecting people with disabilities to assistive technology resources, communities, funding, and personalized recommendations.
Measured Impact
Human Stories
Before Tarek’s eye-tracking system, I had lost my voice. Now I speak to my children every night. He gave me back my life.
In 15 years of medicine, I have rarely seen technology integrated with such empathy and precision. Tarek’s devices are clinically transformative.
Tarek brings a systems thinker’s mind and a humanist’s heart to every project. His work is exceptional — and his perspective invaluable.
The smart home system Tarek installed gave my brother his independence back. He controls his world again. We cannot express our gratitude.
Get in Touch
Whether you're seeking consulting, collaboration, speaking engagements, or simply want to connect — Tarek is open to conversations that move accessibility forward.