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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 29th, 2016
It took some whittling this week to scale back on all of the AT & disability-related tweets we sent out. But I think this is really the best-of-the-best: hearing colors, thought controlled coffee pots (squeal!!!), app-based vision tests and WAY more. AT in the news for the week of 7/25 – 7/29 “Until there is a cure for ALS, technology […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 22nd, 2016
Every step, every minor change gets us a little closer to a more inclusive society. Whether people are crowdsourcing funding for assistive technology or tech companies are spearheading invention, accessibility & inclusivity are closer than ever before. AT in the news for the week of 7/18 thru 7/22 Social Robots – programmable by everyone – […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 8th, 2016
The news this week has done nothing but slay our hearts. If you don’t want to read any more about it, I don’t blame you. At least the articles below are a testament to the better side of humanity, the ingenuity of our minds, and the compassion of our hearts. This, here, is something to hold […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jul 1st, 2016
Exoskeletons have been making waves for the past few years, but with recent advancements in materials, access, and funding, they just might be the wave of the future for many individuals with physical disabilities. Check it all out right here – AT in the news for the week of 6/27 thru 7/1 The Tech Industry […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT and the Law, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jun 17th, 2016
Wearables take the lead this week! From mood monitoring to sign language, there just might be a wearable to help in nearly every situation. This is good news for all of us! Check these out, and other incredible stories. AT in the news for the week of 6/13 thru 6/17 An app could soon give […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, MD Technology Assistance Program, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jun 10th, 2016
If you need help processing some emotions, or solving some problems, or telling the color of something or whatever else, there’s a whole lotta apps to help with that. Seriously, just read the headlines below! AT in the news for the week of 6/6 thru 6/10 Choose the Right Electronic Magnifier, Part 1: Identify Your […]
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