The bikes have it this week. Or, maybe, bikes and cars. And prosthetics. Okay, so maybe there’s just some amazing AT across the board. You decide. AT in the news for the week of 5/12 thru 5/16.
Touch Bionics updates i-limb Ultra Revolution prosthetic hand
Local company creates bike seat to make riding more comfortable
Dollar Up- Money Learning Aid for Special Needs Education- App Review
Governor O’Malley signed the first historical deaf cultural digital library bill this morning!
Meet Skylock, the smart bike lock that can save you after a crash
Musculoskeletal injury is the #1 reason for military discharge
Right on cue: app helps with autism
A new treatment for Alzheimer’s, via a “brain pacemaker”?
New computer programs Goodfeel and Lime Lighter help blind read, write music
Boy with no fingers given hand by engineer and 3D printer
Student inventions aim to improve lives of disabled
Evaluating the Accessibility of Microsoft Office for the iPad
A Spoon That Shakes To Counteract Hand Tremors
FDA approves Dean Kamen’s ‘Star Wars’ bionic arm
Paralyzed patients successfully move legs after breakthrough treatment
Imperial eyes steering a wheelchair by sight
Extend the impact & accessibility of digital media content w/ automated captioning
VoiceOver Compatible Apps for iPhone & Mac
Special Devices for People with Disabilities Invented by Volunteers
IndyCar owner Sam Schmidt chosen to unveil innovative hand, foot-free Corvette
A New Technology Lets The Disabled Control Their Phones Just By Nodding Their Heads
Mind-controlled prosthetic arm from Segway inventor gets FDA approval