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Brain Controlled Wheelchair using Brain Computer Interface Part(2)

The Brain Controlled Wheelchair (BCW) project aims to create a cost-effective assistive technology for individuals with motor disabilities, allowing them to control a wheelchair using their thoughts through a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI). It uses EEG signals processed by a Raspberry Pi 4 and a Machine Learning model to interpret commands, with dual control modes via a joystick or a headset, and is the first of its kind in Pakistan
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How Robots are Making the World a Better Place! 🦸‍♂️🤖 #AIforGood #SocialImpact #AIRevolution PART 2

How Robots are Making the World a Better Place! 🦸‍♂️🤖 #AIforGood #SocialImpact #AIRevolution PART 2

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make a significant contribution to social good. In this video, we'll explore how AI is being used to address pressing social and environmental challenges, from healthcare to education and climate change.


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Aging in Place: How Digital Technology Can Help – BridgingApps

Aging in Place: How Digital Technology Can Help – BridgingApps | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
September is Healthy Aging Month. Today’s article touches on three aspects of healthy aging: minimizing transition stress; minimizing financial stress; and self-care. 
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Technology that listens: Benefits and challenges of voice assistants for the elderly

Technology that listens: Benefits and challenges of voice assistants for the elderly | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Loneliness has become a very important social problem in recent decades. The unwanted emotions it can cause have a direct impact on people's psychological well-being and are related to an increased risk of isolation, a decline in quality of life, poorer health, and even increased mortality.
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Enhancing PDF Accessibility: A Guide to Accessibility Checkers

Enhancing PDF Accessibility: A Guide to Accessibility Checkers | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Ensure PDF accessibility with top checkers like Venngage! This guide explores compliance, user experience, and choosing the right tool.
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Designing Digital Products for Inclusivity

Designing Digital Products for Inclusivity | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
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Inclusive Hiring Concerns Surrounding AI-Powered Recruitment Tools

Inclusive Hiring Concerns Surrounding AI-Powered Recruitment Tools | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publication of the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework, a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers. Published by the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT), the framework will help employers reduce the risks of creating unintentional forms of discrimination and barriers to accessibility as they implement AI hiring technology. Funded by the department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, the initiative will also help workers and job seekers navigate the potential benefits and challenges they may face when encountering AI-enabled technologies. PEAT’s framework is based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework and includes NIST’s best practices for inclusive hiring. ODEP and PEAT developed the framework with input from disability advocates, AI experts, government and industry leaders and the public at large. The framework has 10 focus areas, including practices, goals and sample activities that employers can adopt in their AI governance and disability-inclusive hiring initiatives. Each area has information on maximizing benefits and managing risks for workers and job seekers when an organization assesses, acquires or deploys an AI hiring technology. “The Office of Disability Employment Policy works with many employers eager to hire people with disabilities and benefit from their talents,” says Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams. “These employers recognize that AI tools can improve recruitment and hiring but may also impact workplace culture and inclusion of disabled employees. The AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework published today charts a clear course for employers to navigate this transformation successfully.” The framework’s foundation was laid during a PEAT Think Tank in April 2023 and developed with additional input gathered in discussions with experts, listening sessions and a national online public dialogue. ODEP and PEAT authored the framework in collaboration with NIST and other external partners.
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WHO and ITU publish new guidance to make telehealth services accessible

WHO and ITU publish new guidance to make telehealth services accessible | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have published the Implementation toolkit for accessible telehealth services. This toolkit provides practical guidance to support governments, policymakers, health industry, health services providers, and civil society on how to integrate accessibility features in telehealth services.
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Periphery Synthetic is playable by sound alone - is it the next step in accessibility for the blind and visually impaired?

Periphery Synthetic is playable by sound alone - is it the next step in accessibility for the blind and visually impaired? | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Progress in the blind and visually impaired accessibility space is happening, but it's slow. Periphery Synthetic's sound-first design offers a way forward.
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The Evolution of Electronic Magnifiers: From Early Innovations to Modern Technology

The Evolution of Electronic Magnifiers: From Early Innovations to Modern Technology | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Discover the fascinating journey of electronic magnifiers from ancient optical tools to today’s advanced digital devices. Learn how these innovations are transforming lives and what the future holds for visual aid technology.
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Easypress: The First to Join Benetech’s Approved Accessibility Tools ProgramEasyPress

Easypress: The First to Join Benetech’s Approved Accessibility Tools ProgramEasyPress | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
This blog was wrriten by James Macfarlane and Michael Johnson on the topic of " Easypress: The First to Join Benetech’s Approved Accessibility Tools Program". Come and check it out! Sep 03, 2024
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– The Report Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Blind Users: Guide –

– The Report Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses for Blind Users: Guide – | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses combine style with advanced technology, offering unique benefits for blind and visually impaired users. These glasses are equipped with AI-driven features that provide hands-free accessibility, making daily tasks easier. However, it’s important to understand their limitations and how they fit into your overall accessibility toolkit. In this guide, we’ll explore the…
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Comparing Meta AI, Be My AI, and Access AI –

Comparing Meta AI, Be My AI, and Access AI – | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
AI-powered accessibility tools like Meta AI, Be My AI, and Access AI from Aira are significantly enhancing how visually impaired users interact with the world. Each of these tools has distinct approaches, features, and benefits. Below, we compare these solutions in detail, including Aira's new AI initiatives that are shaping the future of accessible technology.…
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What's New in iOS 18 Accessibility

What's New in iOS 18 Accessibility

There are lots of great accessibility features in iOS 18, and in this video, we highlight some of the great ones - but - we know we're just scraping the surface. This video highlights improvements for users with disabilities, including voiceover enhancements, eye tracking, and music haptics.


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How four-legged robots and smart belts help people overcome everyday barriers | ETH Zurich

How four-legged robots and smart belts help people overcome everyday barriers | ETH Zurich | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
How four-legged robots and smart belts help people overcome everyday barriers RoboticsInnovation In the international Cybathlon competition, people with physical disabilities undertake routine tasks with the aid of assistive technology that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. 
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Its Application In Special Education –

Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Its Application In Special Education – | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
From personalized learning experiences to assistive technologies, AI is poised to make a significant impact in the special education sector, but only if educators, policymakers, and technologists work together to create inclusive and effective solutions.
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Dyslexia and Mind Mapping with Chris Collier

In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking again about Assistive Technology, this time about mind mapping and how it can help people with dyslexia organise and make sense of all the ideas flowing through their heads. 

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Harnessing Technology for Remote Work Opportunities for People with Disabilities – Dutable

Harnessing Technology for Remote Work Opportunities for People with Disabilities – Dutable | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
In recent years, advancements in technology have significantly transformed the landscape of employment, particularly opening up new opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in remote work. Remote work, facilitated by digital tools and connectivity, has the potential to break down traditional barriers faced by people with disabilities in the workforce. 
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Mobile Accessibility: Checklist and How to Test?

Mobile Accessibility: Checklist and How to Test? | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Mobile devices are now essential in our daily lives, with around 6.92 billion users globally,... Tagged with mobile, a11y, testing.
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Everyday Technology: How It Shapes Our Lives

Everyday Technology: How It Shapes Our Lives | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
The secrets of everyday technology and its influence on our lives. Smart home managers, assistive devices, and the future of AI technology.
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NFL stadiums: how different stadiums approach accessibility –

NFL stadiums: how different stadiums approach accessibility – | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Cheerleaders pop and lock and leap. Lights twinkle all about the stands. Fans covered in gold and purple chant, “Skol.” U.S. Bank Stadium is the place to be on Minnesota Vikings game day.  Yet, Jillian Nelson’s family doesn’t attend. “When there’s a sensory space that allows you the inclusion to be there and participat
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Accessibility For People Who Are DeafBlind | A Web For All

Accessibility For People Who Are DeafBlind | A Web For All | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Discover how to create accessible websites for people who are DeafBlind, enhancing usability and demonstrating your commitment to digital inclusion
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iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and New AirPods: Recap of Apple's "It's Glowtime" September Event | AppleVis

iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and New AirPods: Recap of Apple's "It's Glowtime" September Event | AppleVis | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Intro Today's Apple announcements, at an event entitled "It's Glowtime", were exactly what many of us expected: new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. We also got a release day for all the big software updates. watchOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS will all get their big upgrades on Monday, September 16. TL;DR:
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Future Trends in Low Vision Magnifiers: AI, AR, and Beyond | Zoomax

Future Trends in Low Vision Magnifiers: AI, AR, and Beyond | Zoomax | Access and Inclusion Through Technology | Scoop.it
Discover the latest trends in low vision magnifiers for 2024, including AI integration, augmented reality, wearable devices, and 6G connectivity. Learn how these advancements are enhancing life for visually impaired users.
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What’s new with TalkBack 15.0 - Android Accessibility Help

Your experience with TalkBack 15.0 is improved with: More detailed image descriptions: Images are now described in richer detail with generative AI. Manual descripti
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