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WEBSep 18, 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 ...
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 …
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.
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.
The RESNA ATP: Credential, Exam, AT Community & Resources!
WEBApr 25, 2016 · However, RESNA is introducing a new, updated ATP exam starting in July. Candidates who take the new, updated exam between July 1 and October 31 2016 will receive a $100 discount off of the regular exam fee. The exam has been updated to reflect current assistive technology practice. During the …
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 …
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 ...
What is Sensory Integration Therapy? - Assistive Technology Blog
WEBJun 20, 2017 · Sensory integration therapy is one technique used by occupational therapists (OTs). Through fun and play-based activities, OTs attempt to change how the brain reacts to touch, sound, sight and movement. For example, a child comes to therapy with difficulty functioning in daily life. She has great difficulty bathing, dressing, getting her hands ...
Four Reasons Augmented Reality Will Change Assistive Technology
WEBMar 1, 2017 · 1. Tracking and probabilistic inference of position. 2. Object and face detection algorithms. 3. Depth calculations using a variety of techniques, including stereo cameras and infrared beams. 4. Optical flow calculations, including time to collision, motion detection, focus of expansion, and inertial information. 5.