Robots use gyroscopes and accelerometers to monitor their speed, location and to keep track of their position. Now, these technologies are being employed to help those who are blind navigate indoor and outdoor spaces. Helen Knight, a writer for “New Scientist,” wrote about one such system, being developed by Edwige Pissaloux and colleagues at the […]
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Infogrip Products Make Computer Use a Reality for All
For over 25 years, Infogrip has created assistive technology products for special education solutions. The mission of the company is to create “something unique because a ‘one size’ never really ‘fits all’ in this industry.” Infogrip truly believes there is a solution that makes using a computer possible for every person with any ability. The […]
Assistive Technology Update, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Podcasts, Tech Tips, Wade Wingler
ATU053 – Bookshare, AT in the Cloud, DaVinci from Enhanced Vision, GW Connect 2.0, Glasses for Deaf & Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired, ATIA webinars, Mind Control Robotic Arm, Survey Results
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLinks: Episode # 53 – Released June 1, 2012 Bookshare (www.bookshare.org) AT in the Cloud Training: http://bit.ly/JMSS5u DaVinci – All-in-One HD Video Magnifier with Text-to-Speech http://bit.ly/L5bg5f GW Connect 2.0 now available: http://bit.ly/K9dDIf Google Glasses patent hints at speech-to-text display for deaf users | Ars Technica http://bit.ly/KGfqQB Glasses That Indicate […]
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Signing off…
When I first started, back in August, I had no idea what the words “assistive technology” meant. Blindly, I accepted the position as a social media intern with the INDATA Project because I could tell my interviewers, Wade and Nikol, loved their work and I wanted in on it. Now, as I write my final […]
Drake Music: breaking down musical barriers
At the heart of one music company is the idea of connecting people with and without disabilities through music locally, nationally and internationally. Drake Music currently operates in the United Kingdom; however, their technology is really cool and totally worth sharing. Since 1988, Drake Music has been working to pioneer programs involving assistive technology and […]