Oh my gracious, this week is full of the feels, and this is just a smattering of what we tweeted! Moms making clothes for kids with disabilities (and getting big name designers to sell them!), virtual reality changing the game for those with depression, college kids designing accessible toys…check it all out. AT in the news for the week of 2/22 thru 2/26.
University Students Collaborate On Designing Prototype Toys For Children With Disabilities
How to Improve Accessibility on Your WordPress Site
Artist aims for radical visibility with new clothing line for queer people with disabilities
Wearable robots a reality in Japan
Man regains hand function thanks to 3D printed orthosis made from 70+ parts
A good night’s sleep: Engineers develop technology for special needs children
Video Game Therapy — Drexel Professors Design Games For Cerebral Palsy Patients
Bathroom For Service Dogs Opens In Chicago Airport
Students’ Bright Idea Could Help the Disabled Get Going
This Mother Designed Life-Changing Clothes For Her Son With Muscular Dystrophy
Virtual reality may help fight depression
From motorized gloves to stair-climbing wheelchairs, new tech possibilities are endless
Near Sighted VR Augmented Aid App
32 teams compete to develop affordable assistive devices for people with disabilities
Disabled musicians create music from brainwaves
The blind keyboard player who wants to fly the flag for rock musicians with disabilities
Heading to Smartphone Use, Without Hands
3-D printing gives flexible DIY hands to those in need