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 – Personal & Service Robots
Facebook creates program enabling blind to ‘see’ photos
Why a controversial method for autism communication hasn’t disappeared
Research, Technology Aid Effort to Help TBI Patients
Pokémon Go Is Helping This Autistic 6-Year-Old In The Most Amazing Way
Summer Camp Experience for Campers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Amazon expands VoiceView accessibility tool for visually impaired users to the Kindle Paperwhite
Medical harpoon reduces need for open-heart surgery
How we’re applying inclusive design practices to gaming
Human hearing loss could be reversible
Obi robot arm gives disabled diners a helping hand
USAA crafts smartphone app technology for visually impaired customers
Nottingham-made technology to help dementia patients living at home
A Disabilities Tech Company Is Raising Money on Kickstarter
More tech companies focusing on assistive technology with Braille
Google Grant to Create Smartphone Access Device for People Who Can Not Use Their Hands