Total Control Scissors from Fiskars

Fiskars’ Total Control® Scissors are designed to teach kids how to properly grip a pair of scissors and learn to cut. These scissors are particularly useful for people with physical disabilities that limit their use and control of their hands. Since this product features three finger loops instead of two, the scissors could also be useful […]

2 AT Prototypes that are Changing Lives

Emerging technology is changing the way people with disabilities live their lives.  The EyeRing gives blind people a new way to “see” the world and Haier’s Eye-Controlled TV allows people with mobility disabilities to operate a television independently. EyeRing  Developed by a team called Fluid Interfaces at MIT’s Media Lab, EyeRing recognizes object details for people who […]

Friday Podcast: Fleksy (Ioannis Verdelis) – iPhone 5 & iOS 6, Nike Accessible Shoes, Airport Accessibility, Driverless Cars in California, Clarity No Longer Making CCTVs, Brain Wave Reading Robots for Stroke Patients,MathPad

Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]

2 Home Safety Apps for People with Autism

Colton Matheson is a guest blogger for the INDATA Project and shares some research about two tablet apps that help keep people with disabilities safe in their homes. Colton writes: When anyone mentions the word “apps” for smartphones and tablets, many people instantly think about games and music and other forms of personal entertainment. In reality, there are […]