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New Apple Patent for People with Motor Disabilities
Apple was recently granted a patent titled “interface scanning for disabled users” that will allow motor-impaired users to navigate computer interfaces and electronic devices such as MacBooks, iPads, or iPhones using assistive technology.
Read MoreUbiDuo 2
The UbiDuo 2 is a ground breaking technological device with real-time text to speech capabilities. The UbiDuo 2 allows anyone who may be deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened and hearing people to break the frustration of communication barriers, as well as promoting communication equality.
Read MoreOrCam My Eye 2.0
OrCam My Eye 2.0 is a small device that sits on the side of a pair of glasses. It’s light in weight and about the length of a stick of gum, with easy connection to the frame of the glasses. The OrCam My Eye 2.0 is meant for anyone who is blind or visibly impaired. It has a 13-megapixel camera that takes a picture and relays the information back to the user.
Read MoreEkso Bionics
Ekso Bionics is a worldwide pioneer in the field of robotic exoskeletons. For over 10 years, EKSO has been committed to developing the latest technology and engineering to help people rethink current physical limitations and achieve the remarkable.
Read MoreCanada Tire Wheel Ad
Airing during the Rio Olympics back in Summer 2016, the ad “Canada Tire Wheel”, led by the platform Cleansheet Communication, only got 138 million views at the time of posting. However, in 2017, the commercial got a new wind when the video went from three million views to 20 million views in less than 24 hours. The ad also got picked up by Times of India blog and now has surpassed 40 million views on Facebook without any paid support.
Read MoreDisability Services at CUNY
The video below, title Disability Services at CUNY, has been produced through the efforts of Ashleigh Thompson, University Dean for Education, Central Office of Academic Affairs, with funding from the IT Accessibility Task Force Strategic Technology Initiative (STI).
Read MoreSADY PAULSON. (News Article)
Sady Paulson is an aspiring editor, director, and cinematographer who graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Cinematography. Over the years, Sady has done projects such as editing films, photos, and also creating mini movie clips.
Read MoreNew Screen Reader for Android. (News Article)
Google’s Android continues to develop on accessibility for its platform. At the moment Google uses their built in screen reader, TalkBack, for users with visual impairments and the blind. Now, there is another screen reader on the Play Store market that provides more built in functionality and different modes based on visual disability.
Read MoreStudent at Queensborough Community College Designs Apparel for People with Disabilities
Kelvin Henry of Queensborough Community College is bringing a change to the lives of people with disabilities. His clothing line, Kmatikz, would make it easier for people with disabilities to get dressed.
Read More7th Annual CUNY Accessibility Conference Presentation Materials Have Been Posted!
Presentation materials have been posted to each session. For your convenience, you can access each session directly below:
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