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 […]

Switches as Computer Keyboard Shortcuts

People that have limited use of their arms or hands may have trouble using a computer. X-Keys, created by P.I. Engineering, is an assistive technology product that allows users to attach switches to your computer via the USB port. A switch can trigger an action on your computer. Connect up to 12 switches to the […]