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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Jun 5th, 2015
There are gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore! (Am I totally dating myself with this?) But seriously, if you want a bionic suit…that’s happening. Or a smart glove that tells you pretty much anything…that’s happening too. Check it all out right here- AT in the news for the week of 6/1 thru 6/5. A new feature makes ride-hailing easier for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on May 29th, 2015
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 […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on May 15th, 2015
Great bits of advancement can add up to big change – Braille soda cans, disability-friendly kids clothes, apps to find accessible restaurants, oh my! It all sounds so simple, and perhaps even obvious, but everyday little changes are making big impacts. AT in the news for the week of 5/11 thru 5/15 Brain imaging produces […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on May 8th, 2015
It’s all about the feels this week. Like, you can feel your heart explode while watching a video of a pregnant, blind mom-to-be when she gets a 3D sonogram of her son, or you can feel your mind bending when holograms of people with disabilities appear when you park in a handicapped space…so go for […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Apr 24th, 2015
Ever wonder which devices might be helpful for someone with dementia? Or apps that could help a kid communicate about pain levels? Or maybe what movies you can stream with audio description? Answers to all of these and more are covered in this week’s AT News Wrap Up (for 4/20 – 4/24). Check it out! […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Apr 17th, 2015
Sometimes there are trends in the news, and this week is no exception. It’s all about disability, fashion, inclusion and perception. Check out some of these amazing articles and other cool stories (like wearable technology, free AT trainings, and some super-smart students designing really cool gadgets), right here – AT in the news for the […]
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