The big news, as if you haven’t heard, is that Google is giving out $20 million in grants to nonprofits for ideas that can help address physical impairments among the world’s population. And if that isn’t enough to satisfy your AT appetite, there’s tons more below! AT in the news for the weeks of 5\/18 thru 5\/29<\/p>\n
Cool concept in the UK! Want to get out more? Volunteer as a gig buddy with disabled music fans<\/a><\/p>\n Uber makes life easier for deaf drivers, but still faces disability controversy<\/a><\/p>\n Envision to conduct Assistive Technology Camps for blind or visually impaired<\/a><\/p>\n This UMBC Ph.D. candidate will change your mind about robots<\/a><\/p>\n How to Save on Medical Devices Not Covered By Insurance<\/a><\/p>\n Building better assistive technology with open hardware<\/a><\/p>\n Most smartphones have options that can help with reading, writing, motor skills issues and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n Help the nonverbal speak: Dustin’s Words communication tool brought to life via 3D printing<\/a><\/p>\n Access for all: Initiative aims to help developmentally disabled enjoy the outdoors<\/a><\/p>\n Even Tiny Updates to Tech Can Be Obstacles for the Disabled<\/a><\/p>\n Google\u2019s \u2018Impact Challenge: Disabilities\u2019 seeks to increase independence of disabled individuals<\/a><\/p>\n Do Touch The Artwork At Prado’s Exhibit For The Blind<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding the assistive technology needs of people with mobility issues<\/a><\/p>\n More nursing homes to tap on assistive technology to raise productivity<\/a><\/p>\n Calming Chair For Kids On The Spectrum May Be Headed To Market<\/a><\/p>\n Shubham Banerjee’s Low-Cost Braille Printer ‘Braigo’ to Launch in November<\/a><\/p>\n Wearables for Elderly<\/a><\/p>\n British toymaker introduces dolls with disabilities, birthmarks<\/a><\/p>\n AUM begins project to help blind students with math<\/a><\/p>\n Understanding the Proposed Section 508 Refresh \u2013 Proposed Changes<\/a><\/p>\n Canadian Doctor creates bionic lens that allows for vision 3 times better than 20\/20<\/a><\/p>\n How emerging technologies are revolutionizing home health care<\/a><\/p>\n Deaf Jam: Experiencing Music Through A Cochlear Implant<\/a><\/p>\n App Helps Control Asthma<\/a><\/p>\n Feds Rethink Stance On Speech Devices<\/a><\/p>\n ONE Robot: Designed by the autistic community for autistic users<\/a><\/p>\n