It took some whittling this week to scale back on all of the AT & disability-related tweets we sent out. But I think this is really the best-of-the-best: hearing colors, thought controlled coffee pots (squeal!!!), app-based vision tests and WAY more. AT in the news for the week of 7/25 – 7/29
“Until there is a cure for ALS, technology is the cure.” -Steve Gleason
This phone-powered vision test can replace your doctor
OTTO is a communication aid for kids with autism, and an educational tool for their parents.
Perceptions become feelings for Neil Harbisson, who can hear colors invisible to his eyes
BoneyCare app to help with stuttering, and other accessibility presentations at Imagine Cup
Assisted Walking Device Market to Reach $2 Billion by 2024
Drake Music announces new commission opportunities for musicians with disabilities
Technology: facial recognition to eye scans and thought control
DoD Program Aids Military Members, Civilian Employees With Disabilities
A Collaborative Learning Community to Benefit Youth and Young People with Disabilities
Sniff Test For Alzheimer’s Checks For The Ability To Identify Odors
Zizzy the Robot Uses 3D Printed Artificial Muscles to Assist Those Lacking Mobility
Microsoft Imagine Cup finalist developing technology to help overcome challenges
Tinkering with a mission: weekend inventors create affordable technology
Entertainment That’s Helping Society Gain New Perspective On Disability
Can Automated Web Accessibility Programs Accurately Determine ADA and 508 Compliance?
