We’re wrapping up our weekly blog posts a day early, but wanted to make sure we share this week’s most current AT news.
AT in the news for 10/15 – 10/18
Group launches certification program for airport wheelchair personnel to improve service
AT blog from NFB offers a positive story about the accessibility of in-flight WiFi
‘Dave on Wheels,’ who wrote online goodbye before he ‘died,’ exposed as a hoax
Tech uses high-tech glasses for autism research
A new era in disabled access beckons as Japanese team builds prototype of wheelchair with legs
Once Banned, Special Needs App To Return
Design for our future selves: how the wheelchairs of tomorrow can liberate people with disabilities
$24 Million in Grants to 22 States to Help Children with Disabilities | U.S. Department of Education
Presidential Proclamation — Blind Americans Equality Day, 2012
Social Media Helps Student With Autism Find His Voice
No to the Nook e-Reader, Says The National Federation of the Blind
BREAK project creates free assistive devices for people living with disabilities –
U.S Dept. of Labor launches virtual workplace flexibility toolkit
New gaming technology for kids with disabilities
NASA creates ‘Ironman’ like exoskeleton, could help disabled walk
