Rehabilitation is about to get lifted, literally. The Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses differential air pressure technology developed by NASA to provide comfortable partial weight-bearing therapy while promoting normal gait patterns. All of this talk sounds really fancy, but essentially what this new treadmill provides is an alternative to straps, that traditionally are attached to the […]
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Talking Mats: A way to keep communication organized
For people living with conditions that make speech and conversations difficult to formulate and organize, the Talking Mat may be of some assistance. Designed to help set goals and keep thoughts organized, the Talking Mat is a framework in which individuals can understand, reflect and organize their thoughts. Its design is simple. Similar to a […]
Google to introduce augmented reality glasses
Always checking your smartphone for random bits of information like weather updates, quick directions or store hours? It looks as if by the end of the year, you will have another option for receiving such information: your glasses. According to several Google employees familiar with the glasses project, the glasses will cost about as much […]
Monday Tech Tip: Magic Wand Portable Scanner
Watch as intern Anne Carpenter demonstrates how to use the Magic Wand Portable Scanner from VuPoint. This hand held scanner makes it easy to transform the texts you need and love into digital texts that are easier to use. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. […]
ATU039 – Job Accommodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy), Braille Smartphone interface, A Car For The Blind, Accessible Event, Apple OSX Mountain Lion Acessibility
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU022412.mp3 Links: Job Accommodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy) www.askjan.org 800-526-7234 TTY: 877-781-9403 App Store – Dropophone http://bit.ly/zZYxzA New phone technology may give voice to deaf in real-time http://bit.ly/xSjKm2 Georgia Tech iPhone App Could Help Blind Users Text – Slashdot http://bit.ly/w8eIbt Create a car for the blind | Technology […]
Friday Podcast: Job Accomodation Network (Dr. Beth Loy), Braille Smartphone Interface, A Car for the Blind and Social Security Benefits and Employment
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 […]