The DIY movement is alive and well, especially in the world of assistive technology. Read all the latest and greatest that people are making in their homes, on their computers, and in their classrooms. AT in the news for the week of 7/6 to 7/10.
Making the Maker Movement Accessible
3D Printed Assistive Knives for the Elderly & Arthritic
Sign language, technology breaking down barriers between deaf, hearing people
Inspired by partially deaf son, mom designs awesome hearing-aids for kids
New haptics technology helps people w/ disabilities
Cloud-based solution opens internet to special needs users
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training Helps Veterans With PTSD Find Work
Boomer the wireless foot-operated computer mouse has mouse cursor and left/right click capabilities
GeoGO – Putting Accessibility on the Map
Licking blindness; US FDA approves device to help you ‘see w/ tongue’
Tablet Technology to Help Children with Autism
An App to Aid the Visually Impaired
Novartis Pharmaceuticals launches first smartwatch app for people with vision disabilities
World’s first tactile tablet using braille
ADAMAAS smart glasses to assist elderly and disabled in everyday tasks
Students cREATe new possibilities at UNG for physically disabled
