LibGuides: Assistive Technology: AT News and Blogs

Assistive Tech News Item

Microsoft launched its new Adaptive Controller for the Xbox in 2018. Expect to see some innovative uses for the device over the next few years. Below you will find links to blogs reporting on Assistive Technology as well as current news items.

Assistive Technology Blogs

Assistive Technology Blog
Venkat Rao's blog focusing on AT in the prototype stage.
MIT News - Assistive Technology
MIT News filtered to focus on Assistive Technology.
ATMac Blog
ATMac provides helpful information about all Apple products for users with disability, chronic illness, or other impairments.
National Federation of the Blind Blog
Access Technology is a category on the official NFB blog

Assistive Technology in the News - 2018-2020

Using Assistive Technology to Empower Students with Disabilities
Source: Ed Tech 3/31/2020
Walking Is Extraordinary. I Don’t Want to Give It Up. I have long seen wheelchairs as the enemy. That’s going to have to change.
Source: New York Times 12.24.2019
Tech and care: New deal to transform learning disability sector?
Source: Open Access Government 7.25.2019
This Startup’s Device Is a New Companion for People With Disabilities
Source: American Inno 6.27.2019
Home Depot employees build walker for 2-year-old boy
Source: NY Daily News 5.27.2019
How Two Duke Benchwarmers and a 3-D Printer Rescued a Top NFL Quarterback Prospect
Source: Wall Street Journal 3.1.2019
Emerging technologies to support an aging population
Source: National Science Technology Council March 2019
Technology making life easier for seniors
Source: Albany Herald 2.19.2109
Chefs and Truck Drivers Beware: AI Is Coming for Your Jobs
Source: AP via New York Times 1.24.2019
Microsoft’s Code Jumper makes programming physical for children with visual impairments
Source: techcrunch.com 1.22.2019
Overlooked minimalism in assistive technology (Bear Paw Assistive Eating Aid)
Source: Hackaday 11.23.2018
Five of the best assistive tech for people with disabilities – including ‘eye clicking’ and Google Glass for autism
Compelo 11.15.2018
The No. 1 thing you’re getting wrong about inclusive design
Source: Fast Company 10.16.2018
Good tech design is accessible, but there's a skills gap
Source: Information Week 10.10.2018
The Xbox Adaptive Controller goes on sale
Source: techcrunch.com
Global Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technology Market Worth USD 30.82 Billion By 2024
Source: globenewswire.com
Three life-changing technologies at the 2017 Assistive Technology Conference
Source: theinstitute.ieee.org
Top 5 assistive technologies to feature at Naidex 2018
Source: Disabilityhorizons.com
Itś 2019 - where´s my super suit?
The Conversation 4.24.2019