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Category: Emerging Tech

A sengled light bulb in rainbow colors.
February 15, 2022 Emerging Tech / Technology Spotlight

New and Emerging AT from CES 2022

5 innovative assistive technology (AT) products to know about from January’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

December 10, 2020 Emerging Tech / Technology Spotlight

An Oximeter of Things?

The pandemic is continuing to have an effect on gadgets.

A smooth soap-like plastic case with a light shaped like a lightening bold on top.
September 15, 2020 Emerging Tech / Technology Spotlight

Should I UVC My AT?

The use of germicidal lamps has been receiving considerable attention over the last several months as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19.

A smiling woman seated in a power wheelchair mounted with a smartphone and mouth-controlled joystick controller.
December 19, 2019 Emerging Tech / Technology Spotlight

The Dawn of Smart Assistive Technology?

At the nexus of the Internet of Things, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is what Mallozzi terms “Smart AT.”

September 26, 2018 Emerging Tech / Toolkits

New AT for Baby Care

9 gadgets, devices and apps to know about for parents with disabilities

Accessible voting booth with headphones and tablet computer display as well as tactile input module. Booth and devices have rounded co
August 30, 2018 AT Tips / Emerging Tech / for Voting

Accessible Voting of the Future? Under Development in LA County…

In California a system that aspires to crack the barriers to universal voting access continues under development as part of a larger statewide voting access reform effort.

Four voting booths with red, white and blue stripped curtains on a carpet with the word VOTE! in capitals
August 20, 2018 AT Tips / Emerging Tech / for Voting

Accessible Voting Systems–the Challenge of Privacy and Independence

In 2002, the Help Americans Vote Act (HAVA) established minimum standards for federal election administration, including updating and upgrading voting equipment. The expectation was the new equipment would allow individuals with disabilities to independently and privately mark, verify and cast their ballots. We are not yet there…

Two museum displays: one of loop jewelry worn on wrist and neck. The other of textured, colorful, stylized prosthetic leg covers
January 22, 2018 Emerging Tech / Technology Spotlight

Access+Ability at the Cooper Hewitt Museum Celebrates and Reframes Assistive Technology

Objects on display are surprisingly novel, commercially-available or prototypes of new innovations, and they inadvertently pose some important questions.

Screenshot of Seeing AI app from Microsoft video. Shows mobile phone with smiling woman and caption that reads "Jenny near, top right, three feet away." Buttons on screen read: Short text, Document, Product, and Person. Person is selected.
July 25, 2017 Emerging Tech

New App Describes Visual World

Thanks to John Brandt at MaineCITE for this post on Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for persons with visual impairments. The app is free and part of an ongoing research effort.

Video screenshot shows heal of SolePower boot and the words These shoes are powered by your steps. These Smart Boots are made for walking.
June 29, 2017 Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech with AT Potential: SolePower

Our AT3 News & Tips community survey showed a strong interest in emerging technology. Here’s a work boot using new technology – a kinetic charger – that has considerable potential as AT…

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