BUDDY: Companion Robot

So many robots have been developed since my post on Big Hero 6 and Robots in Real Life.  More recently, I’ve written about LEKA, a robotic toy developed for children with special needs.  In today’s post, I’m going to discuss yet another robotic companion called BUDDY. BUDDY was recently funded on Indiegogo and is noted to be […]

ATFAQ035

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadATFAQ035 Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. Tinting you screen color for easier reading? Q2. Making Office easier to see. Q3. Eyegaze tech and how to get started Q4. Waterproof Braille/talking watch? Q5. Environmental Control Units (ECUs) WADE WINGLER: Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

ATU271 – Furenexo

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Furenexo with Brian Goral | www.furenexo.com Netflix Audio Description: What a Difference a Year Makes – AccessWorld® […]

AM195 – Amramp

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 195-08-05-16 Amramp Hey there!  Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Do you or a loved one need a temporary ramp?  Did you know you can […]

REST: 24/7 Horse Therapy

Have you ever gone horseback riding?  Did you know horseback riding offers a myriad of mental and physical health benefits?  While riding on a horse, the rider works on core strength, balance, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility.  The action of riding a horse also provides many mental health benefits: it’s calming and relaxing.  How might someone be […]