dec - 2014 - English Language Learner Web 2.0 sites curated by Larry Ferlazzo
nov 2014 - sensor-programmed device to read sign language and to convert speech to text in real time for hearing-deaf communication
July 2014 - a milestone - first disabled person to win national able-bodied championship
june 2014 - ALS diagnosed programmer using enhanced eye-controlled keyboard to program advanced software to help himself and other ALS disabled people to communicate. .. Augmented Communication
May 2014 - Three examples of electronic implants to control legs, depression, and memory. GREAT new photo of Aimee Mullins and Hugh Herr (MIT double amputee)
dec 2013 - Long and strong article on the morphing of a drive to help students and families to a system to create pharmaceutical profits.
nov 2013 - great idea for assistive technology or learning disability session
sept 2013 - flexible electronics in ear and other organs being made now.
july 2012 - implanted earphones may offer "bat-like" echo-location for many going blind
june 2013 - Assistive Technology ideas demonstrated by thought-controlled quadcopter navigating in 3-dimensions.
dec 2010 - article emphasizes differences and opportunities in brains that function differently.
nov 2012 - possible abuses of mandatory assistive technology
oct 2012 - assistive technology from a compelling non-speaker but compellingly articulate 17-year old autistic. Autism is a spectrum of disorders that neuroscientist Dr. Gerald Fischbach defines as "impairments in social cognition, understanding and in restricted interests and repetitive behaviors."
sept 2012 - paraolympians and other augmentations such as Google glasses highlight augmented physical bodies
july 2012 - groundbreaking development of really controlling distant robot with mind only.
may 2012 - good talk no overdiagnosis of kids' mental disorders like ADHD.
may 2012 - Retinal implants give digital "vision" to two clinical trials subjects. One is dreaming in color for the first time in 25 years.
jan 2012 - iPad and new apps changing the game for special ed students.
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This list will compile site related to assistive technology, especially AT to empower teachers and students, and AT exemplars of technology that will be common in the near future. Low-cost and open source technology is also included.
Updated on Dec 06, 14
Created on Jul 11, 09
Category: Schools & Education
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