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
How Robots are Making the World a Better Place! 🦸♂️🤖 #AIforGood #SocialImpact #AIRevolution PART 2
Introduction: 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.
September is Healthy Aging Month. Today’s article touches on three aspects of healthy aging: minimizing transition stress; minimizing financial stress; and self-care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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…
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.…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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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