Andy Leach, Regional Manager for the Midwest and Northeast at HIMS Incorporated, demonstrates and discusses the uses of the Braille Sense U2 created by HIMS. Having trouble viewing the video- click here. Click here to visit our archived videos.
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ATU080 – Deborah Pierce Author: The Accessible Home, David Woodbridge and Apple products, Google and Accessibility, Smart Specs to replace guide dogs, Apps for Dyslexia and learning disabilities, Siri as a tip calculator, 100s Board HC App
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. Click the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes. Show Notes: Deboarh Pierce “The Accessible Home” (www.piercelambarchitects.com) […]
AM080 – We also produce another show: Assistive Technology Update
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Are you a regular listener of Accessibility Minute? Did you know that we also produce […]
Hands free umbrella- the Nubrella
Continuum, a respected and award winning design firm has created a hands free umbrella called the Nubrella. This umbrella is designed for people in a wheelchair. It helps keep wheelchair user’s head and shoulders out of bad weather such as rain, snow, and wind. It protects users by allowing them the freedom of their hands. […]
Webinar discussing The Status of Accessibility in Mobile Devices
A webinar will be hosted on Tuesday December 11th, 2012 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm ET. This webinar will discuss the current status of accessibility in mobile devices. This webinar is coordinated by the Great Lakes ADA Center. David Dzumba, Chair of the Accessibility Working Group of the Mobile Manufacturer’s Forum and Senior Manager of […]
Blind college student mountain bikes
Due to a modified version of an Ultracane, which emits ultrasonic waves that help with mobility issues, blind college student Dan Smith safely mountain biked down a trail. Smith’s bike was equipped with the bat-inspired technology that helped him successfully mountain bike down the trail. A year ago Dan Smith lost his sight due to […]