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 […]
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AM044 – Sensory Bins
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/accessibilityminute/AM033012.mp3 Click the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes
Standing Alone
One company has taken the “chair” out of wheelchair and made it possible for paraplegics to stand and move around using a robot-like structure to help stabilize their bodies. Developed by AMS Mekatronic, a company that develops mobilization devices for physically disabled people, Tek Robotic Mobilization Device helps a person who has lost mobility in […]
Telecare system keeps residents safe
While caregivers are wonderful resources to have on hand, some individuals who need them may not need their services on a 24-hour basis. Telecare systems, such as Rest Assured, allow people living with disabilities to achieve a sense of independence while at the same time maintaining their privacy and having help at the touch of […]
Headphones for Children with Autism
Headphones can do more than just provide a fun and convenient way to listen to music. In the world of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and even for those who have certain sensitivities to noises and sounds, headphones can be a necessity to coping with the world around them. In fact, noise reduction headphones allow some children […]
Monday Tech Tip: Blackboard Educational Software and Accessibility
Watch as JoAnna Hunt explains the many products Blackboard Educational Software offers and their stance on accessibility. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having trouble viewing the video? Click Here! Click here to visit our archived videos