Neither ice nor snow nor bitter cold shall slow down scientific progress (or those talking about it). So take a moment to rest your snow shovel and catch up on some of the coolest highlights from this week’s assistive technology news. AT in the news from 3/2 thru 3/6.
Robotic glove puts rehabilitation into the hands of stroke patients
Hawaii to develop technology park focused on state’s aging population
A new approach to education technology takes emotions into account
Passing it on: nonprofit’s used medical gear helps those in need
Why this developer cried when he watched Comcast’s ‘talking TV guide’ commercial
IBM helps developers design mobile apps for people with disabilities
For children with visual impairments, food is a way to explore their other senses
British universities’ best ideas revealed
Will robots help the bedridden see the world?
How Cloud is Creating Employment for the Blind and Disabled
Accessibility Standards for Equipment Covered By the Communications Act
How Engineers Envision a Blind-Friendly Facebook
The Best Adaptive Technologies Are Designed by, Not for, People With Disabilities
How New ABLE Accounts Will Help Americans With Disabilities
Some smartphone apps have to be cleared by the FDA
Blind Man Now Able To See Shapes Thanks To Bionic Eye
Robots open up the world of art
Microsoft Accessibility Resources for Developers
Mobile accessibility- how WCAG 2.0 and other W3C/WAI guidelines apply – new draft for review
Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard
Working wisdom: How workers with disabilities give companies an edge
In N.J., a battle over Braille instruction
Tools can help elderly keep independence