Podcast: Play in new window | Download 132-05-22-15 – Coca-Cola Braille Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Last summer, Coca-Cola launched its “Share A Coke” Campaign, which invites fans […]
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Alt_Text_Bot – Cameron Cundiff FCC extends tech program for deaf-blind http://buff.ly/1cjnf1X Brain implant controls robotic arm – with the […]
Step into the future with REX Bionics
Though there are no cures for individuals with spinal cord injuries or other mobility impairments, technology such as REX Bionics, is helping these individuals regain freedom. According to its website, REX is the “world’s first hands-free, self-supporting, independently-controlled robotic walking device.” REX Bionics currently offers two separate products: 1. REX P The REX P is a robotic mobility […]
To Learn Yourself By Teaching Others
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing “I’m grateful for my challenges because they have pushed me in ways that are invaluable, making me more compassionate for others and very aware we all are carrying our own baggage.” Kathy Nimmer couldn’t have said it better — especially since she’s a 10th grade English teacher who also teaches […]
Introducing Airing: a new CPAP device
Individuals who have sleep apnea often don’t wear their CPAP masks as they’re supposed to. This is likely due to the CPAP’s bulky mask attached to tangling cords and hoses. However, soon there may be a hoseless, cordless, maskless, battery-powered CPAP device available for these patients called Airing. First, what exactly is sleep apnea? According to the Airing website: Obstructive Sleep […]
Monday Tech Tip: Fooducate App
David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an app called Fooducate that helps you track the food you eat in hopes to create healthier eating habits. Check it out here: