Which technologies can make a difference but also fail disabled people.
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Boost Accessibility With AI-Powered Digital WorkplacesAI is being put to use throughout the workplace. One area where it hold some promise is in increasing accessibility. Here’s how.reworked.coChitra Iyer
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Frontiers | A social robot connected with chatGPT to improve cognitive functioning in ASD subjectsNeurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) represent a significant healthcare and economic burden for families and society. Technology, including AI and digital tec…FrontiersFrancesca Bertacchini
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Understanding the Impact of AI and Technology on the Assessment, Monitoring, and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental DisordersNeurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are a group of conditions which originate in the early stages of life but often persist through adulthood. Among them, the most prevalent in Europe and USA are autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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GNApp - an open source augmentative and alternative communication frameworkan open source augmentative and alternative communication frameworkCoetzee, L
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How can we make speech recognition technology work for everyone, including those with the most significant speech impairments? - Accessibility, assistive technology and inclusive practiceGeena Vabulas explains why she’s focused on working in a user-centred way to ensure everyone can harness the power of speech recognition.Accessibility, assistive technology
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XRAI Glass | Life. SubtitledOur award-winning app converts audio into visuals, allowing a pair of smart glasses to turn speech into subtitles in real-time. Now available on iOS and Android.XRAI Glass
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DECODE - Using Artificial Intelligence to improve the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities - Population Data ScienceThe Population Data Science group at Swansea University is to collaborate on a new study led by Loughborough University and the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, that will use Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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How social robotics can benefit disabled peopleClive Gilbert, freelance research consultant and specialist writer in public policy, social affairs and technology takes a deep dive into how social robotics can benefit disabled people.HomeClive Gilbert
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How Technology Can Help Autistic PeopleFrom weighted blankets to socially responsive robots, there is an incredible range of assistive technology available to help autistic people.Verywell HealthLisa Jo Rudy
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SoundbeamSoundbeam assistive music technology used by people with special needs including PMLD, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, disability and in aged care. Special needs music. Music in Special needs. Music SEND. Special needs music. Music in Special Education. Disability. inclusion.SoundbeamHome
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GiveVision DeckRevolutionary glasses for legally blind
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Cutting-edge communication and learning assistive technologies for disabled children: An artificial intelligence perspectiveIn this study we provide an in-depth review and analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) components and solutions that support the development of cutting-edge assistive technologies for children with special needs. Various disabilities are addressed and
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The Convergence and Mainstreaming of Integrated Home Technologies for People with DisabilityIf human rights begin in small places close to home, technologies that enable people with disability to access and control their home environments are an important human rights instrument. Smart homes exemplify recent advances in design, building construction, and
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What is Immersive Technology? And how it can help SEN pupils? - The Autism PageThis is a guest post is written by Amy Robinson at Immersive Reality. An introduction to immersive technology The word ‘immersive’ is used to describe experiences that completely surround a person to make them feel part
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Boost Accessibility With AI-Powered Digital WorkplacesAI is being put to use throughout the workplace. One area where it hold some promise is in increasing accessibility. Here’s how.reworked.coChitra Iyer
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Disability-Centered AI And Ethics MOOC - OECD.AIApproaches to disability-centered data, models, systems oversightOECD AI Policy Observatory AI algorithms can be used to augment smart wheelchairs, walking sticks, geolocation and city tools, bionic and rehabilitation technologies, turn sign language into text, or visual objects into transcriptions, support cognitive impairments -