With the ADA marking its 25th anniversary and President Obama signing the Steve Gleason Act into law, it’s been quite a week for the nation. Let this week’s AT news articles reflect how far we’ve come in 25 years of this landmark civil rights legislation. AT in the news for 7/25 thru 7/31.
New Tactile Braille Tablet on PC Platform
Real-life R2-D2 to help disabled people
Scope and Virgin Media announce £1m technology partnership
Tech’s Next Frontier: Removing Barriers for Disabled People
Amplifying the Power of the Elderly with 3D Printed Assistive Technologies
President signs Steve Gleason Act into law
Accessible IT, assistive technology and working with a disability in tech
BizzBook Unveils New Tech at SXSW that Allows Deaf People to Talk Directly with Local Businesses
In 25 years, ADA broke down barriers for the disabled, but the workplace is the next frontier
How A Simple Apple Feature Called Switch Control Is Changing Lives
Lego Makes Everything Better—Even a Prosthetic for Kids
IBM Announces New Accessibility Compliance System; Collaboration with Freedom Scientific
A Smartwatch With Braille For The Visually Impaired
New $10 3D printed foot prosthetics improve stability and gait as children grow
Stratasys Collaborates with the VA’s Innovation Creation Series Event
Key Fund investment to develop app for disabled
How the Americans With Disabilities Act Helps the Able-Bodied
25 years on, celebrating ADA’s advances while facing stubborn barriers
From Canes To Closures, Designing With Style For People With Disabilities
Silicon Valley vows to improve tech for people with disabilities
AT&T awards $100K for tech to help people with disabilities
3 lessons from developers who have embraced assistive technology
