by Trish Robichaud | May 5, 2014 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering has awarded UCLA researchers Dr. Daniel Lu (Brentwood) and Dr. Reggie Edgerton (Bel Air) a $6 million, five-year grant to explore new therapies for the approximately 273,000 Americans living with...
by Trish Robichaud | Apr 19, 2014 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Hearing Disabilities, Visual Disabilities
CANADA: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is announcing that as of today the 9-1-1 call centre that serves the Metro Vancouver and select surrounding areas of British Columbia will be able to communicate with Canadians with hearing...
by Trish Robichaud | Jul 2, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Hearing Disabilities, Information & Communications
March 27, 2013 — Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) launched a public consultation on whether video relay service for Canadians who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired should be offered. As part of this consultation,...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 27, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Media Coverage, Resources/Tools
WASHINGTON: Odin Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) on the T-Mobile network, announced the country’s first mobile service designed for the sole purpose of improving wireless accessibility for people who are blind or low vision. Emporia Essence: A simple...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 20, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Education, Events
Amazon improved its Kindle iOS app accessibility. The updated version 3.8 of the app is to adjust line spacing, Multipage Highlights and Print Replica Textbooks notebook improvements. Amazon added accessibility improvements in latest’s update including the ability to...
by Trish Robichaud | May 30, 2013 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Media Coverage, Physical Barriers, Resources/Tools
We all work too much. Many don’t realize how important it is to step away from the monitor and take a break. This isn’t just for your physical health, but your mental health.For some users breaks come naturally. For others, a bit of a heads up is necessary. As you...
