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