If you haven’t noticed yet, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. And there are celebrations everywhere! No matter how you choose to honor the day (or the month of July), here are a few hashtags to know, along with links to some important celebrations. #ADA25 – The ADA Legacy […]
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Indoor Navigation Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP Getting directions to a destination via GPS has become common place. The details of how it works depend on satellites and cell towers and map data and imps. Do not under-estimate the power of the imps. The problem is that the imps only play outside. […]
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The RESNA Catalyst Project has recently published its AT Inventor Resource Guide. And if you have an idea for a new device, use this guide to take it from concept to reality!
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Convo Lights From Convo Relay Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP The technology which makes room lights blink to alert the deaf to incoming phone calls has not changed in decades. With the arrival of “Smart Lighting”, specifically the Phillips Hue lights, this has changed. By incorporating various permutations of the Phillips Hue […]
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The Veterans Administration Center for Innovation launched the Innovation Creation Series Prosthetics and Assistive Technology Challenge to facilitate development of personalized technologies to improve care and quality of life for veterans. Designers, engineers, and other problem-solvers may submit initial design solutions for several challenges: prosthetic device and controller development, accessible gaming controls, medication adherence technology, […]
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The ADA National Network in collaboration with the Accessibility Program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the National Center on Accessibility at Indiana University is pleased to announce the 2nd and 3rd sessions (2 Part Series) in the 2015 Arts and Recreation Webinar Series. 1st Webinar Session May 28, […]
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