Search Results for cerebral palsy

August 31, 2011 0

Frankenkindle – Brother Hacks Kindle For Sister With Cerebral Palsy

What a sweet brother he is! Glenn, an electrical engineer, worked for months on modifying the Kindle [...]

A group of young dancers with disabilities performing on stage. The dancers are dressed in vibrant costumes with pink and gold accents, feathered headpieces, and white gloves. They are accompanied by volunteers in black outfits who assist them during the performance. The scene captures a joyful moment as the dancers express themselves through movement, with one performer in the center striking a celebratory pose. The stage is well-lit, highlighting the energy and enthusiasm of the performers.

August 22, 2024 0

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. [...]

The image shows the CarPlay interface. Various app icons such as Phone, Music, Maps, Messages, and Now Playing are visible on the screen. At the bottom of the screen, a notification banner with the title "Maybe: Siren" is displayed, indicating the Sound Recognition feature. The notification suggests that a siren sound has been detected, providing an alert for the user.

May 18, 2024 0

Apple Announces New Accessibility Features: Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and More

"Apple unveils new accessibility features for iPhone and iPad, including Eye Tracking and Music Haptics, to enhance the user experience for people with disabilities." [...]

May 9, 2024 1

Speech Accessibility Project Now Sharing Data To Help Organizations Enhance Automatic Speech Recognition

Discover how the Speech Accessibility Project is transforming speech recognition for individuals with speech differences, backed by leading tech companies. [...]

an adult man in a power wheelchair engaging with a smartphone. He appears focused on the device, which he is holding with his right hand. The setting looks like an indoor environment, possibly a home, with a blurred background that suggests a casual, lived-in space. The man's left hand rests on the wheelchair's control interface, and his posture and expression indicate concentration or communication.

January 25, 2024 0

Speech Accessibility Project Recruiting US And Puerto Rican Adults For Speech Samples

Learn about the Speech Accessibility Project, a collaboration with top tech companies to improve voice recognition for people with speech disabilities. [...]

A child seen using an AAC app on a tobii device with a stylus.

November 18, 2023 0

Empowering Voices: How Tobii’s Advanced Eye-Tracking Technology Transforms Lives

Assistive technology, often overlooked in the gadget ecosystem, plays a crucial role in enhancing the lives [...]

A kid in black shirt plays VR games while three others look at his game.

August 23, 2023 0

Habit Camp: Innovative Virtual Reality Therapy Transforms Children’s Rehabilitation Experience

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute has a program that uses technology [...]

a woman in a wheelchair is smiling. she is wearing a blue hoodie and gray sweatpants. a man to her right is seen embracing her and smiling with her.

October 17, 2022 0

Speech Accessibility Project Aims To Make Voice Recognition Systems More Useful For People With Speech Impairment

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign recently announced the Speech Accessibility Project in [...]

Sarah Parison and Lillie Visa, founders of ABLE FIT seen with gym members flexing their muscles!

February 8, 2022 0

ABLE FIT Is Creating A Comfortable Fitness Space For Disabled Adults To Workout And Make Friends

Two certified speech language pathologists who also happen to be certified fitness trainers are making it [...]

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