Assistive Technology Blog

Adam Bleakney is seated in the PURE hands-free wheelchair prototype in a room filled with various racing wheelchairs and equipment. The backdrop features a U.S. Paralympics Track & Field banner, emphasizing the connection to athleticism and innovation in wheelchair design.

May 14, 2024 0

Innovative Hands-Free Wheelchair PURE Revolutionizes Mobility for Disabled Users

Discover the revolutionary hands-free wheelchair, PURE, offering a new mode of mobility for those with physical disabilities. Developed by a multidisciplinary team, this lightweight device promises to transform lives. [...]

Dr. Natalie Shaheen, seen interacting with two students in a lab.

May 13, 2024 0

Illinois State University Professor Awarded $1.5 Million NSF Grant to Improve Science Education for Blind and Low-Vision Students

Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen receives over $1.5 million NSF grant to improve science education accessibility for blind and low-vision students. [...]

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. [...]

May 5, 2024 0

Toronto Theatre Offers AR (Augmented Reality) Glasses for Deaf Audience Accessibility

Discover how Pleiades Theatre is revolutionizing accessibility for Deaf audiences with AR glasses, and explore budget-friendly alternatives for smaller theatre companies. [...]

April 20, 2024 0

PBS Kids Enhances Programming with ASL Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Viewers

Discover how PBS Kids is making their shows more accessible with ASL interpreters, and explore the importance of incorporating ASL in media for the deaf audience. [...]

image shows a person playing a game on a Nintendo Switch, which is placed in its handheld docking mode with Joy-Con controllers attached in blue and red. The player is using a compact, light blue 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth gamepad to control the game, which appears to be "Animal Crossing: New Horizons".

April 18, 2024 0

Improving Gaming Accessibility: Anthony DeVergillo’s Overjoyed Accessible Controller for Nintendo Games

Discover how Anthony DeVergillo is revolutionizing accessibility in gaming with his Overjoyed Accessible Controller, making Nintendo games playable for all. [...]

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. [...]

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