Google Gets Serious About Mapping Wheelchair Accessibility
The tech giant is tapping into its global army of users to make its Maps app more useful for people with disabilities.
AI’s problem with disability and diversity
In machine learning, the computer looks at data and creates patterns to help it understand the world. It predicts how things will act in the future, and then make decisions based on those predictions. One of the things holding back improving machine learning systems for people with disabilities and other outliers is the use of proprietary software.
IT and Disability
Could you use your skills and experience to help transform the lives of disabled and older people? AbilityNet is the leading UK charity for computing and disability and our services help disabled people achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. We are supported by some of the biggest names in IT and […]
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs)
National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) | RERCs conduct programs of advanced research of an engineering or technical nature designed to apply advanced technology, scientific achievement, and psychological and social knowledge to solve rehabilitation problems and remove environmental barriers.
2015’s most intriguing innovations
Emerging technologies offer new opportunities to address challenges for all people, including people with blindness and other disabilities. In 2015, interesting technology trends included wearables, voice recognition, smart devices, drones, robotics and many more. In our opinion, the following are among the top assistive technology breakthroughs of 2015.
Center for Assistive Technology (CAT)
The CAT at the University at Buffalo conducts research, education and service to increase knowledge about assistive devices for persons with disabilities. Activities are multidisciplinary and integrate government, academic, public health and business sectors to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA)
The CATEA at Georgia Institute of Technology is a multidisciplinary engineering and design research center dedicated to enhancing the health, activity and participation of people with functional limitations through the application of assistive and universally designed technologies in real world environments, products and devices.
Center on Disabilities (COD)
The COD at California State University is committed to the vision of an inclusive society where people of all abilities have the chance to achieve their goals and experience success. Through excellent training and research, we nurture learning and innovation to improve the world for people with disabilities.
Intelligent Assistive Technology and Systems Lab (IATSL)
Located in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto, IATSL develops assistive technology that is adaptive, flexible and intelligent, enabling users to participate fully in their daily lives.
Homemods.org
Provides training and education to develop and support skilled, educated and networked professionals who can respond to the increasing demand for home modification services; and act as an information clearinghouse on home modification to equip professionals and consumers with a comprehensive inventory of resources | Fall Prevention Center of Excellence | The National Resource Center on […]