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Assistive Technology Showcase at George Mason University

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Sep 172010

Assistive Technology Gadgets

Assistive Technology Gadgets

What: A FREE Assistive Technology Showcase

When: October 12, 2010 & October 13, 2010                                                                                                                10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Where: George Mason University Fairfax Campus, Dewberry Hall (Johnson Center)

Come check out George Mason’s first ever Assistive Technology Showcase and see 2 great presentations by Richard Krafsig as well as 40+ additional presenters and exhibitors discussing accessibility at home, in school, and in the workplace.

Richard Krafsig will present over Windows Eyes and Nex Talk.

Check out the Accessibility @ Mason Website to register for the FREE event today!

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iDress for Weather: Assistive Technology Application

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Sep 162010
iDress for Weather Application

iDress for Weather Application

iDress for Weather is the first ever assistive technology weather application available to enrich the lives of persons with disabilities.  iDress for Weather supports people whose cognitive processing or memory is affected by a disability, or has changed due to injury or illness.  iDress for Weather can be a tool to learn or relearn the connections between weather and clothing.

iDress for Weather is an application that allows you to see clothing and accessories that correspond to the day’s weather.

Features of iDress for Weather includes:

  • GPS or zip code entry for on the spot local weather conditions
  • Fahrenheit and Celsius settings
  • Ability to set own temperature ranges based on personal definitions of temperature
  • Current and accurate weather conditions provided by WeatherBug.com
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Deaf Students Test Sign Language on Smartphones

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Sep 142010
iPhone

iPhone

For some technology users, video chat can be a fun application to take part in. For Deaf users, it can be used as a convenient communication method.  Engineers at the University of Washington have created a method in which Deaf individuals are able to use video chat, for low costs, through their smart phone over 3G networks.  Video chat allows deaf users to use American Sign Language to communicate with others through their mobile device.

Thus far, deaf individuals have only been able to use the video chat on a PC, and for mobile phones they must send text messages which convey little emotion.

The iPhone 4, HTC Evo, and Samsung Epic 4G provide front-facing cameras to use for video conferencing. Mobile ASL is a new specially designed software for users to use video chat through cell phones.

As for now, Mobile ASL is only available to those phones running on Windows Mobile Operating System, but Android hopes to find a solution to this very soon.

Those using the iPhone 4 can use the front camera in what is called “Face Time,” where one iPhone 4 users calls another iPhone 4 user and they can sign to each other using the front-facing camera.  Right now this process only works over a wireless network and not 3G.

Visit www.wired.com to find out more information about these products.

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Tech Tip Monday: Tobii ATI

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Sep 132010

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Help Benefit Easter Seals Crossroads by Participating in the Wine Cornucopia

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Sep 102010

Bottle of Wine

Bottle of Wine

What: Wine Cornucopia

When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Where: The Montage at Allison Pointe, Indianapolis, Indiana

This event is our 18th Wine Cornucopia and promises to be entertaining and enjoyable.  There will be many types of wines to sample, and the silent auction will have something for everyone.

Tickets are available now and can be purchased online.  The earlier you purchase your ticket(s), the more you will save on the price.  Ticket prices are as follows:

$60 per ticket if purchased in September
$65 per ticket if purchased in October or At-the-Door

This exciting evening benefits children and adults with disabilities and special needs at Easter Seals Crossroads.

Click Here to purchase your tickets for the event and help benefit Easter Seals Crossroads!

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Answers for Autism Walk

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Sep 092010

People Walking Together

People Walking Together

What: A walk to help benefit the Autism Advocates of Indiana

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010

Registration at 9:00 a.m., Walk at 11:00 a.m.

Where: CoxHall Gardens: Carmel, Indiana

It is our intention to use the proceeds from this event to promote the advancements of autism research, provide grants for programs in Indiana that serve individuals on the autism spectrum and increase public awareness.

You must have a minimum pledge of $10 to walk.

Go online to register for the walk today!

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