Competitors, artists, and makers take the cake this week in the world of assistive technology. Don’t miss out on this weeks AT in the news for 9/12 thru 9/16. Future of AT for people with disabilities? Brain-Sensing Implant Lets Monkeys Transcribe Shakespeare This standing ‘wheelchair’ may change the lives of the disabled Helping workers with […]
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Uber, Lyft, and The Internet of Things. Words that are part of our vernacular, concepts that make the world go round, and advancements that make it possible for people with disabilities to have access to the same advantages as everyone else. Yay technology!!! AT in the news for the week of 9/5 thru 9/9 Microsoft takes a different approach to interviewing candidates w/autism […]
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Being creative is a powerful thing – like when it leads to new Alzheimers apps developed by 12-year-olds or braille tablets coming market. Get inspired when you catch up on the latest AT news for the week of 8/29/16 thru 9/2/16! How Accessible Technology Is Moving Into The Mainstream Is the website you are working on accessible? […]
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MDTAP gets a shout out this week in the Washington Post article on recycling medical equipment, “Free to good home: a $4,000, 250 pound hospital bed.” Of course there’s also other cool stuff, like a concept vibrating hearing aid, a free web application to decipher text on images, and lots more. AT in the news […]
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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 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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