It’s that most wonderful time of year when kids return to school, the weather gets cool, and we dive head-first into anything pumpkin flavored. Of course it’s also when we focus a lot of time & energy into thinking about what AT could best meet the needs of students, in and out of school. This week’s review includes a fair amount of that, including\u00a0lists of “best apps,” tactile books, and more. Check it all out right here – AT News Wrap Up for the week of 8\/18 thru 8\/22<\/p>\n
DynaVox Unveils Dedicated Speech-generating Tablet Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments<\/a><\/p>\n A chair that’s a chair but isn’t there<\/a><\/p>\n MIT engineers clothing technology for disabled<\/a><\/p>\n Apps to help deaf, hearing people communicate more easily<\/a><\/p>\n Make It PrAACtical: Adapted Writing Tool<\/a><\/p>\n StopInfo for OneBusAway App Makes Buses More Usable for Blind<\/a><\/p>\n PTSD Online Coach: self-help tools to build coping skills<\/a><\/p>\n The Internet of Things Could Empower People with Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n Assistive technology is transforming the lives of people with a disability<\/a><\/p>\n Back-to-School Guide for Dyslexic Students: Apps and More<\/a><\/p>\n Is the solution to wheelchair damage on airlines in the bag?<\/a><\/p>\n Now you only have to barely move your hand to control your smart glasses<\/a><\/p>\n What Technology Product Would Be the Biggest Help to Older People?<\/a><\/p>\n Former automotive engineer designs more user friendly wheelchair<\/a><\/p>\n You Don\u2019t Have to Be Able to See to Enjoy Picture Books<\/a><\/p>\n Speech Apps to Smart Pens: Tech Aids Students With Learning Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n A 16-Year-Old Google Science Fair Finalist Wants To Help People With Disabilities Communicate With Their Breath<\/a><\/p>\n Time lapse video showing how to build an Everest-D V4 braille embosser<\/a><\/p>\n New generation of ‘muscle suits’ make light work of heavy lifting<\/a><\/p>\n The invention that unlocked a locked-in artist<\/a><\/p>\n 5 iPhone apps anyone with a #disability should be aware of<\/a><\/p>\n Veterans & soldiers w\/ ALS now eligible for grants that will help them find accessible homes!<\/a><\/p>\n Increasingly, Parents Push For Inclusive Playgrounds<\/a><\/p>\n Judge rules case on blind ballot tool will go forward<\/a><\/p>\n