It is estimated that 285 million individuals are affected by some form of visual impairment globally. Among this population, 246 million have low vision and 39 million are blind. Visual impairments date back to primitive times, and for centuries scientists and medical professionals have sought cures. Though there is yet to be a cure-all, recent advanced technologies such […]
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SnapType for Occupational Therapy version 2.0
A couple months ago, I wrote about SnapType, a free iPad application that helps individuals who struggle with handwriting. Last week, the developer released version 2.0, offering several new features. 10 new and improved features in version 2.0: Import images from your device Email and print from directly within the app Crop images Rotate images Work in […]
Tech Tip: Bluelounge CableDrop
For this week’s Tech Tip, Brian Norton introduces us to a product that’ll help keep our cables organized and accessible. Check this out! For more information on this product, visit the Bluelounge website.
ATU192 – Assistive Technology Lending Libraries (John Effinger), Tattos that Measure Blood Glucose, Microsoft’s HaloLens for People with Disabilities, Super Bowl Accessibility, Smartphones Helping or Hurting Deaf Culture
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. AT Lending Libraries with John Effinger Program Coordinator with Missouri Assistive Technology www.ATAPorg.org | john.effinger@att.net Tattoo-Based Noninvasive Glucose Monitoring: […]
LUNA: The smart mattress cover
Over the past few years, there have been countless smart devices released on the market. This includes smart watches, wristbands, thermostats, locks, and other home automation devices–all of which sync to your smartphone. We already have the ability to connect to virtually anything, so what’s left? Well, with the smart mattress cover Luna you now have the ability to make […]
Watching Films with a Unique View
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s the film award season! It’s the time of the year between November and February when most of the important film award ceremonies take place — everything from the Hollywood Film Awards and Golden Globe Awards to the Screen Actors Guild Awards and culminating with the Academy Awards. The big […]