Sometimes, AT is as simple as automated text reminders or phone alerts. And sometimes, it’s full of glitz, glam and ingenuity, like the dbGlove for the deaf/blind community. Or, the smart wheelchair that shares diagnostic medical results, includes GPS, and way more.
There’s a whole lot of incredible happening in the world of AT. This is just a peek at what’s happening this week…9/21 thru 9/25.
Expanding Access to Assistive Technology
Where Does Accessibility Begin for the Internet of Things Ecosystem?
Brown University begins testing of wireless brain sensor
Project to 3-D print for disabled students
Play it your way: how Twitch lets disabled gamers earn a living online
Go Baby Go program puts disabled Utah children on the move
Finally a tool to help people w/ disabilities cast their ballot in privacy
Therapeutic Video Game for Autism
Smartphones, Apps Prove Liberating For Those With Special Needs
Text Reminders Help People Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure
Scientists use brainwaves to help disabled gain mobility
How Italian dbGLOVE and Pedius assist the deaf and blind
Filmmaker Jason DaSilva addresses accessibility issues with technology
Smart wheelchairs, newest connected device to share health, repairs, etc
Robotic support brings freedom to paraplegics – Tek RMD (Video)