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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 30th, 2015
Glowing bandages for infected wounds, talking emojis, and robots that can dress you, feed you, and even lift you…this is no spooky sci-fi Halloween story, it’s technology RIGHT NOW. AT in the news for the week of 10/26 – 10/30. Clinical Trial Will Test if Google Glass Can Help Kids with Autism Smart glasses translate video […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 23rd, 2015
So many apps to be had! Like ones that translate conversation into sign language or the ones that help those who are blind navigate…plus some other really cool things like self-balancing wheelchairs, hair clips that vibrate information for those who are deaf, etc. Check it all out in this week’s AT News Wrap Up for 10/19 thru 10/23. New app […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 16th, 2015
According to this week’s news, there are all sorts of exosuits, prosthetics, and apps that can change your life and possibly make you invincible. Don’t miss out on how you can live forever (JK, not really forever, but probably a whole lot longer than planned). AT in the news for the week of 10/12 thru 10/16. Computer Program […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Funding, AT News, Education, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 9th, 2015
There’s money for the makers, money for the inventors, and money for the engineers, just to name a few. And other cool articles too, but who can argue with the incentive of money to bring more good AT into the world?!? AT in the news for the week of 10/5 thru 10/9 $500,000 Assistive Technology […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Oct 2nd, 2015
The makers have it this week. Makerspaces in hospitals, Maker AT challenges, etc. If you like this sort of thing, you’re gonna love this week’s news (and seriously, how often does anyone ever get to say that?!?!). AT in the news for the week of 9/28 thru 10/2. Airports Across the Globe Begin to Discuss Accessibility Brain implant […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Sep 25th, 2015
Sometimes, AT is as simple as automated text reminders or phone alerts. And sometimes, it’s full of glitz, glam and ingenuity, like the dbGlove for the deaf/blind community. Or, the smart wheelchair that shares diagnostic medical results, includes GPS, and way more. There’s a whole lot of incredible happening in the world of AT. This […]
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