This year, the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) is ringing in the fourth annual National Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Day with a few exciting firsts. ATAP worked with the Senate to designate Wednesday, April 6 as this year’s aforementioned celebration of AT. Before we get to ATAP’s awareness efforts, let’s take a refresher […]
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Skyle Turns Your iPad Into an EyePad
Meet Skyle for iPad Pro — a world-first eye tracker that allows you to control an iPad completely with your eyes! Skyle has been specifically created to utilize the power of the iPad Pro, turning it into an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device that can be controlled completely with your eyes. This tool offers […]
Winnebago Rolls Out Accessible RV
For those families who have a member with a physical disability, sometimes the idea of a road trip doesn’t seem possible. But Winnebago has accessibility on wheels with its accessibility enhanced (AE) line of RVs, including the Inspire and the Adventurer AE. Now, mobility issues won’t keep you from getting on the road for your […]
ZERO Translator Smashes Language Barriers
ZERO pocket language translator by Timekettle brings you the world’s smallest four-microphone setup. It can separate voice input from up to one meter in four different directions. It enhances voice recognition accuracy and offers noise cancellation capabilities. That’s why it’s a truly accessible instant voice translator you can use daily. ZERO Translates Multiple Languages Forty […]
Funding for Independence
For Hoosiers with disabilities, INDATA’s Alternative Financing Program (AFP) doesn’t merely provide financial assistance — it allows them to live independently. Thanks to this program, Stacey Oldham never misses her son’s soccer games. And Ben Perkins can now go to the driving range to relieve his anxiety. “We’re all about independence and being able to […]
Second-Gen Echo Show Offers More Accessibility
Amazon’s Echo Show is a smart speaker designed around Amazon’s virtual assistant, Alexa. There’s also a smart display with a high-definition screen and stereo sound. The second-generation Echo Show 8 offers a higher-resolution camera than the previous model. It is equipped with a 13MP (megapixel) camera with auto-framing — which is a jump from the […]