Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Communication Aids, Education, Information Technology, Learning Aids, Mobility Aids, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Aug 12th, 2016
This week didn’t disappoint when it comes to great things happening in the world of assistive technology. Exoskeletons really being used, apps for chefs with low (or no) vision, Pokémon GO helping kids with ADHD, smart homes for senior citizens…stuff happening and implemented in real life! This is AT actually making a difference- AT in the […]
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Access Technology Training – Free, Massive Open Online Course from Georgia Institute of Technology: Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Learn how to identify issues and design solutions for information and communication technology (ICT) accessibility for customers and employees with disabilities. In this introductory course, learn how to measure an organization’s ICT accessibility and assess the importance […]
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AiCure is a software and app utilizing facial recognition & motion-sensing technology to confirm medication ingestion. This new technology allows people to independently manage their medications while ensuring that the proper medications, correct doses and timely intake have occurred.
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National Council on Disability Issues Brochure on Prescription Drug Labeling The National Council on Disability (NCD) has issued a brochure on best practices for making prescription drug container labels accessible to people with vision impairments or who are elderly. The new brochure, which is based on recommendations from a U.S. Access Board stakeholder panel, outlines voluntary […]
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The world can a pretty disheartening place, but it’s also pretty spectacular. Case-in-point: helpful robots, teensy health-monitoring patches, customized 3D printed AT, cameras on eye glasses for those with low vision, and so much more! Read some of these stories and feel better about everything 🙂 AT in the news for the week of 8/1 […]
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Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities The objective of the UNESCO / Emir Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah Prize for Digital Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is to recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting the inclusion; and enhancing the lives of persons with disabilities through the application of digital solutions, resources, and […]
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