Fiskars’ Total Control® Scissors are designed to teach kids how to properly grip a pair of scissors and learn to cut. These scissors are particularly useful for people with physical disabilities that limit their use and control of their hands. Since this product features three finger loops instead of two, the scissors could also be useful […]
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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 […]
Monday Tech Tip: Pebble Mini
Carol Girt, an Equipment Specialist at the INDATA Project, explains and demonstrates the uses of the Pebble Mini handheld magnifier. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos.
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 […]
Firefly for iPad
firefly is an easy-to-use tool for people who have the cognitive ability but not the literacy skills to read text. Users can upload content to the app and it will be read aloud to them. Users simply select a word on the screen and select the green “play” button at the top of the page. […]