We’re excited to announce that the MDTAP AT Library just received a complimentary Stress Less Drink Holder! The Stress Less Drink Holder was made especially for the visually impaired but it is great for anyone who wants to protect beverages from accidentally being knocked over. Created by a retired engineer who is legally blind, his mission […]
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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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The EyeOn App is a relatively simple yet useful app that makes it easy for people living alone to maintain their independence by automating a call for help, and by reassuring those that care for them that they will be notified if there is a potential problem. The app allows the individual to set their own […]
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DOA Releases Application for AgrAbility Grants On June 30, the Department of Agriculture released an invitation for land-grant colleges and universities to apply for the AgrAbility grants. The AgrAbility program increases the likelihood that farmers, ranchers and farm workers with disabilities will succeed in agricultural production fields. For application information, visit: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agrability-%13-assistive-technology-program-farmers-disabilities.
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The New England Pediatric Device Consortium and Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology-Grant Opportunity The New England Pediatric Device Consortium (NEPDC) and the Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology (TREAT), in partnership with the Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America (POSNA) and the Foundation for Physical Therapy, invite grant […]
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Keeble – Accessible keyboard (iOS, $19.99) Keeble is an iOS keyboard that allows users with fine motor-challenges, switch users and users with vision impairments to type in any app. The keyboard offers word prediction, timing options, Select on Release, Select on Dwell, auditory feedback and other accessibility features. It also fully supports Switch Control and […]
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