Assistive Technology Blog

extreme close up of someone's hand. They are holding a pencil and filling up clues on a crossword puzzle.

April 14, 2024 0

AT Crossword #15: Celebrate Conclusion Of National Library Week With This Puzzle Highlighting Inclusive Library Services

Celebrate National Library Week with this assistive technology crossword puzzle, showcasing the importance of accessible and inclusive libraries. [...]

scattered arrangement of Scrabble letter tiles face up on a grey background. The tiles are in disarray, providing a sense of the variety and randomness of letters available in the game. There is a blank tile visible among the letters, highlighting the potential for creating any letter a player needs.

April 9, 2024 0

Mattel Launches Scrabble Together: A More Inclusive and Collaborative Word Game Experience

Discover Mattel's Scrabble Together, a new twist on the classic game designed to enhance collaboration, inclusivity, and fun for all players. [...]

3D printed cases for LightSound devices are stacked together at the New England Sci-Tech education center in Natick, Mass., on March 2, 2024. A prototype was first used during the 2017 total solar eclipse in North America, and the handheld device has been at other eclipses in increasing numbers. (Image Source: AP News)

March 31, 2024 0

Accessible Solar Eclipse Experience: Innovations for the Visually Impaired on April 8th

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. [...]

Close up of the Tatum t1 fingerspelling hand

March 28, 2024 0

Tatum Robotics’ Revolutionary T1 Fingerspelling Hand to Bridge Communication Gap for the DeafBlind Community

Discover the T1 Fingerspelling Hand by Tatum Robotics, an assistive device transforming communication for the DeafBlind community using cloud computing. [...]

The image shows a person wearing a white shirt and a blue undershirt with a small, black, square bioelectronic device adhered to their neck. The placement on the neck suggests it is positioned over the larynx, aligning with the technology designed to capture muscle movements and translate them into speech.

March 25, 2024 1

UCLA Bioengineers Develop Wearable Device for Voice Disorder Treatment Using Machine Learning

Discover UCLA bioengineers' breakthrough device that helps restore speech for those with voice disorders, using a non-invasive, machine learning-powered technology. [...]

The image shows a group of students, both male and female, participating in a coding bootcamp. They are sitting together around a table with laptops in front of them, working on coding projects or assignments. In the background, there is a whiteboard with diagrams and notes related to coding or programming concepts. The setup suggests an interactive learning environment focused on developing coding skills and understanding programming fundamentals. The students appear engaged and collaborating with one another as they work on their tasks.

March 24, 2024 0

California Baptist University’s Coding Camp Empowers Deaf Students through Video Game Development

Discover how California Baptist University's innovative camp is empowering deaf students through coding and video game creation. [...]

The image shows a person's hand wearing a wearable sensor device on their wrist, with the sensor connected to a computer screen displaying graphs and data related to monitoring or tracking movements or signals from the wearable sensor. The software on the screen is titled "BraggMONITOR SI" and appears to be used for analyzing data from fiber optic sensors that detect bending or motion.

March 17, 2024 0

Chinese Scientists Create Flexible Sensor Sticker for Gesture-Based Communication and Assistive Technology

Discover the groundbreaking wearable sensor developed by Chinese scientists that translates subtle movements into words or commands for assistive tech. [...]

March 10, 2024 0

AT CROSSWORD #14: YOUR SUNDAY AT CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Challenge your mind with our crossword puzzle that highlights the importance of assistive technology and accessibility in today's world. [...]

The image features a hand interacting with a tactile piece of artwork. The hand is shown with the fingers gently pressing against a flexible, translucent material with an embossed or raised design resembling facial features. The thumb and forefinger are in focus, touching the material, which seems to capture the contours of a human face in a three-dimensional form. The artwork appears to be designed to convey visual details through touch, likely for a sensory or educational purpose. The person's nails are neatly manicured with a subtle polish, and they wear a simple ring on the ring fingering middle finger.

March 5, 2024 0

Accessible Tactile Tours: Enhancing Museum and Performance Experiences for the Visual and Sensory Impaired

Discover the world of tactile tours and how they make art and performances accessible to those with sensory impairments. Learn how to create inclusive experiences in your community. [...]

The image displays the main page of an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device layout for English speakers. It's a grid of colorful squares, each with a word or phrase and an accompanying pictogram to aid in communication. The squares include various categories like "Yes" with a check mark, "No" with a cross mark, "Hello," "I want to talk to you," "Chatting," "Questions," "Food," "People," "Personal Care," "Little Words," "My Day," "Action words," "go," "want," "Describing," "Things," "Clear," "Time," "Places," "Leisure," and "Delete Word." There's also a "Speak" bubble at the top center. The layout is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, enabling individuals with speech or language impairments to communicate effectively.

March 3, 2024 0

Enhancing AAC with AI: Sam Sennott Discusses Predictive Text, Voice Banking, and Cutting-Edge Technologies

Explore the impact of AI on augmentative communication as Sam Sennott reveals how tech advancements enhance speech abilities and user interaction. [...]

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