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WEBSep 13, 2024 · Dancing Dreams: How a Small Wish Grew into a Transformative Dance Program for Children with Special Needs. Discover Dancing Dreams, a nonprofit empowering children with challenges through dance. Founded by a pediatric PT, it offers adaptive classes and celebrates ability. [...] August 15, 2024 0.
The Blog - Assistive Technology Blog
WEBThe Blog. I developed interest in assistive technology around nine years ago when, as a graduate assistant, I worked with students with disabilities at Student Access & Accommodation Services, Illinois State University. I started this blog in late 2010, and the idea behind this blog was to educate readers about the latest and greatest in ...
Redefining Boundaries: The Role of AI in Enhancing Assistive …
WEBJul 10, 2023 · In a world where technology reigns supreme, there is a rising force that is transforming the landscape of accessibility and inclusivity. It’s a force driven by the remarkable advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration into assistive technology. From augmenting human capabilities to breaking down barriers, AI has emerged as a game-changer, unlocking new possibilities for ...
Almost One Billion Children And Adults With Disabilities And Older ...
WEBMay 23, 2022 · A new report published last week by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that support communication and cognition.Yet nearly one billion of them are denied access, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where access can be as low as 3% of the need for these life-changing products.
TranscribeGlass For Deaf & Hard of Hearing: How It Generates …
WEBMay 10, 2021 · This guest post was written by Madhav Lavakare.Madhav is a young entrepreneur from New Delhi, India. He has had a passion for tinkering, creating, and innovating from a very young age, and has a keen eye for solving problems.
TranscribeGlass Adds Distraction Free Closed Captions To Your …
WEBHearing aids and cochlear implants are expensive and unaffordable for many deaf/HoH people, especially in developing countries like India. Smart glasses are also expensive, and can be heavy and uncomfortable – they are often designed for different use cases. The reliance on closed captions as a solution via automatic speech recognition (ASR ...
Simple Audiobook Player For Seniors And Blind People
WEBAug 9, 2015 · This post has been written by Marcin Simonides who has created a very simple, minimalist interface for playing audiobooks for blind and/or elderly people. When eyesight deteriorates, either due to illness or advanced age, many people turn to audiobooks as an alternative to reading. With today’s technology there …
Autism Archives - Assistive Technology Blog
WEBOct 3, 2022 · Almost One Billion Children And Adults With Disabilities And Older Persons In Need Of Assistive Technology Denied Access, According To New Report. A new report published last week by WHO and UNICEF reveals that more than 2.5 billion people need one or [...] April 18, 2022 0.
Vision Archives - Assistive Technology Blog
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Get ready for the April 8th solar eclipse with accessible technologies like the LightSound box, Cadence tablet, and other options, ensuring those with visual impairments can experience the event.
Eye Tracking 101: How Does It Work? - Assistive Technology Blog
WEBAug 22, 2016 · Put most simply, eye tracking refers to the measurement of eye activity. More specifically, eye tracking implies the recording of eye position (point of gaze) and movement on a 2D screen or in 3D environments based on the optical tracking of corneal reflections to assess visual attention. While the idea of …