Spaced Out & Smiling
Exploring What it Means to be Autistically Happy & sharing what we learn as we transition to independent living
Just been to a presentation about Apple Watches and autism. He runs and interesting blog, see the link above
Friday, March 3, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
NeuroNode: How It Works
NeuroNode is the world’s first wearable EMG assistive technology device. It gives those with ALS/MND, spinal cord injury, or any other condition causing paralysis and loss of speech a connection to the world.
we had a play with this as well
Google Home and home automation
Google Home is a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It’s your own Google, always ready to help. Just start with, "Ok Google".
Google Home can be set up to provide home automation, via an app, and through interface with switches. This short video. might give you an idea.
Google Home can be set up to provide home automation, via an app, and through interface with switches. This short video. might give you an idea.
NFL player uses eye gaze technology, and robotic arm to sign memorebilia
We had a talk with a specialised team from Google at lunch. They made use of eye gaze technology and robotics to enable an ex NFL player, Steve Gleason, to still provide autographs for fans while living with ALS. Below is a short video of the technology in action.
Makers Making Change sessions
Two excellent sites to look at. Both of the speakers from these groups work closely with OTs in Canada and the US
Makers Making Change is about to launch. It will connect Makers to people with disabilities, to create access solutions. It will also feature a catalogue of various open-source assistive technology projects, with parts, instructions and reviews to support makers and people with disabilities. Their first major project is the LipSync.
We believe that people with and without disabilities can be empowered when using the correct technology. More importantly, we want everyone to know they have the right to participate in the design & making of technology - having the opportunity to make your own 'stuff' can lead to increased quality of life, maintaining independence, perhaps a new career and staying curious about the world. Making also happens to be really fun!
The goal of DIYAbility is to create a community for people who believe that technology is world opening. The tools and software available today can let anyone implement and make their own devices and make almost anything else. DIYAbility is not just about assistive technology and all that orthopedic looking stuff - it is about acting on an idea whether it is for personal fun or assistance.
DIYAbility was started by John Schimmel and Holly Cohen (OT/ATP). John is a technologist and tinkerer who teaches Developing Assistive Technology and Web Development courses at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program. Holly is an occupational therapist and assistive technology practitioner and teaches Rehabilitation courses at NYU Steinhardt's Department of Occupational Therapy. Both have been involved with assistive technology design and implementation for several years and want to encourage more people to think creatively about technology and disabilities.
http://diyability.org
DOT: First Braille Smartwatch
this is a really cool smart watch. Had a go with this reading texts off my phone very responsive.
www.dotincorp.com
overbrook school talking model
went to a talk about touch graphic design this morning. Basically they are 3D models you can touch to trigger further info. Great for accessibility mapping.
this web site has more info
http://touchgraphics.com
Introducing Liftware Level
Just in this presentation right now. This is an eating utensil developed by Liftware who are a branch of Google. Check out the video and see what you think. Pretty impressive but not yet on the market. They are also looking at transferring this technology to use in other devises for people with tremor disorders.
www.liftware.com
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