Proloquo2Go Version 2 now available on the App Store

A new and groundbreaking version of Proloquo2Go

AirStrap Med iPad case for healthcare professionals has great AT potential

AirStrap Med brings the convenience and security of Griffins AirStrap case to the demanding environment of healthcare settings.AirStrap Med is designed to make using iPad 2 and iPad 3rd gen. in healthcare settings easier, safer and more comfortable. Using the wide, comfortable hand strap on the back of the case, its much easier to hold …

iOS 6 takes Universal Access to a new level.

Apple's WWDC event incorporates many new features for many users, including people with disabilities.   Using Guided Access parents can disable on-screen controls so that the child doesn't accidentally exit the app, single-app mode so Proloquo2Go for example can operate, a teacher administering a test via the iPad, so the l user is locked in …

“iPad – An Introductory Guide” By Mark Grambau

Follow the link below to find the "iPad - An Introductory Guide" by Mark Grambau. It was created as a free download for the general public. This guide serves as a great resource for beginning users of the iPad. It includes a brief overview of the hardware, home screen, apps, and various "what if" troubleshooting …

The Blind Shooting The Blind

An OS that ships with a kick-a screen reader yet many developers ignore the basic tenets of accessibility. Next week's WWDC is a great place to learn the APIs and even learn how not to reinvent the wheel and get something for almost free. There’s no excuse for nearly every third-party application to suck when …

Reach and grasp by people with tetraplegia using a neurally controlled robotic arm

BrainGate allows paralysed woman to control a robot with thoughts

Meeting Medicaid’s Criteria to Fund Medical Equipment

Letters of Justification Meeting Medicaid’s Criteria to Fund Medical Equipment May 24, 20122:00 - 3:45 p.m.(Eastern Daylight Time) (See registration form)This 105-Minute Teleconference for attorneys, advocates, assistive technology (AT) specialists, and others will provide a detailed overview of what should go into a quality letter of medical justification to meet Medicaid’s legal funding criteria for …

Mobile Lorm Glove lets the deaf and blind communicate with others

Mobile Lorm Glove lets the deaf and blind communicate with others | Ubergizmo.   Don’t you just love the massive advancements made in the realm of technology? The Mobile Lorm Glove is one of them, where they will help the deaf and blind communicate with other people via mobile technology. Why is it called the Lorm Glove? …

Google’s Self-Driving Car Test

Pushing the boundaries of accessibility

Using Siri to select words and start a car

As in an ear lie post, Getting Siri to work with a radio thermostat, this article highlights the potential applications, such as searching and choosing a word. The ability to open locked doors, close the binds and control heating and cooling (environmental controls) will enable more individuals to operate independently. The consumerization of these technologies will …

Apple’s AssistiveTouch Helps the Disabled Use a Smartphone – NYTimes.com

A NY Times article about Apple's new feature AssistiveTouch that expands accessibility to user's with motor control challenges. Apple's AssistiveTouch Helps the Disabled Use a Smartphone - NYTimes.com.

Where to get support for iOS devices for the Visually Impaired community

A brief list of iOS technical support

How medical apps are changing diagnoses and treatments

Striking a balance between the issues of professional experience and immediate needs is an increasingly important issue in the adoption/delivery of Assistive Technology. I’m excited about the potential of new health apps like Bant and Proloquo2go. Tools that improve doctor patient communication and empower patients are fantastic. But I’m a little wary of the robo-doc …

iPads and Medical Insurance Coverage

A success story in getting insurance coverage. As a parent of a child with special needs, I understand firsthand the financial struggles that come with the job.  When I discovered the iPad and the benefits it could have for my son, it became my mission to find a way to provide one for him.  This …

VoiceOver Apps

Disabled World has compiled a list of VoiceOver apps that are compatible with iPhones and Macs. "If you’re blind or have low vision, you can enjoy the simplicity, security, and reliability of the Mac using VoiceOver. It’s built into the Mac OS X operating system that comes with every new Mac and sets a new standard …