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Wheelchair hack for foot control

Alejandro who was born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy which limits his ability to move. Rather than wait five years for a powered wheelchair, his father [Shea] took it upon himself to hack a wheelchair his son could control. He used a second hand adult...

Published Tue, Sep 10 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: control, Living, Input, Movement, foot, hack, fplk, foot control, wheelchair, sma, scale

Smartphone Device That Maps Surroundings to Aid Blind

Curtin University research a smartphone-like gadget that senses an entire room’s features, builds a virtual map of it and communicates this to the user may one day replace the humble white cane to help blind sense their surroundings. Using special...

Published Thu, Sep 05 2013 3:17 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Access, mobile, blind, smartphone, mapping

Powered Nail Clipper

An easy-to-use, battery-operated nail clipper, which is perfect for those who have limited manual dexterity. via Coolest Gadgets Related posts: The Stick N Find Kind Reminder – for people with Alzheimer's Lifekludger Quick Links: Hand Stylus;...

Published Fri, Aug 16 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Livers, Devices, powered, clippers, gadget, nails

A headset that reads your brainwaves

Tan Le’s astonishing new computer interface reads its user’s brainwaves, making it possible to control virtual objects, and even physical electronics, with mere thoughts. Demo from TED A myriad of uses for input control. Related posts...

Published Fri, Aug 02 2013 6:31 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, brain, Thought, headset, ted, brainwaves

Tactile Watch – ‘Touch Time’

On Kickstarter is a beautifully designed time-piece called ‘The Bradley’ - made for wearers – including the blind and visually impaired — to tell time through touch rather than sight. Instead of traditional non-visual designs...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 2:40 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Design, Devices, watch, blind, time, kickstarter, Feedly, vision, feel

Winston iOS app Reads Aloud

Winston iOS Winston is an iOS app that can read aloud the latest updates from your selected news topics and Facebook / Twitter. Download Winston For iOS Via: Addictive Tips Related posts: YouTube videos focusing on Mobile Accessibility Lifekludger Interview...

Published Sun, Jul 14 2013 6:45 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Access, mobile, Software, Listening

Touch and Eye-Tracking in Ultrabook Prototype

Tobii-Synaptics Windows 8 prototype From an interesting article on Wired: “… even with touch as an input option, accessibility remains an issue for people with limited mobility, or those who suffer from long-term repetitive stress injuries...

Published Thu, Jul 11 2013 3:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Computing, Input, Touch, Recently Read, fplk, eye tracking, Visual/Light, win8

Head-gesture control in iOS7 accessibility options

iOS7 introduces head gesture contol as part of Apple’s accessibility tools. It cycles automatically through every on-screen icon, just like a scanning on-screen keyboard, with the user selecting options by moving their head. The ‘Switch control’...

Published Tue, Jul 09 2013 2:20 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Access, Movement, head, scanning, gesture, accessibility, iOS

Azio Large Print LED Keyboard

Azio Large Print LED Keyboard Print on keys is 2x the size of standard keys reducing eyestrain Backlit keys are ideal for low light 3 backlit colours Shortcut keys http://www.aziocorp.com/product/keyboards/wiredkbmain/kb505u.htm Related posts: Keyboards...

Published Sat, Jul 06 2013 6:32 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Input, Devices, Typing, Type

Lego Prosthetic Leg – [video]

Christina Stephens, aka AmputeeOT made an amazing time-lapse of building her own Lego prosthetic leg. via MAKE Related posts: 3D-printed, individually designed prosthetic legs ControllerMate 4.3.9 – Use joystick, gamepad...

Published Wed, Jul 03 2013 5:18 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Makers, Thoughts, Livers, People, lego, posthetic, leg, Saved for Later, Recently Read, fplk

Apple’s Retina display aids accessibility | TUAW

Macworld blogger Steven Aquino wrote a fascinating piece ..on how Apple’s Retina display technology has helped him — a legally blind individual. ” The high pixel density — 326 pixels per inch — and turning the screen brightness...

Published Tue, Jul 02 2013 7:20 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Access

Jeenee smartphone app with call centre

Jeenee grants wish of independent living to people with disability | eHealthspace A new smartphone app and call centre will be funded by a not-for-profit telco in an innovative business model designed to...

Published Fri, May 31 2013 6:30 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Communication

Lifekludger Responds – Stylus choice

On 10 May 2013 15:58, MS wrote: Hi! Just came across your blog while doing some research for a stylus for my 8 year old. He has severe cerebral palsy, but is just starting to use a mouth stylus to access the ipad. I was thinking that maybe a head...

Published Wed, May 22 2013 11:25 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Touch, stylus, independence, response, email, choice, Lifekludger Responds

Samsung brain-controlled tablet

Samsung+shows+off+brain-controlled+tablet [via link] – fplk Related posts: The future of brain-controlled devices – CNN.com Tablet PC – a Lifekludger view Robot arm makes my brain ping Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 27 2013 8:45 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Thought

X-Mouse Button Control Utility

X-Mouse Button Control is a Windows application to remap your mouse buttons and expand the capabilities of your mouse! Via: highrez Related posts: Wireless Foot Mouse Mouse as a glove Camera Mouse Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 11 2013 2:58 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Input, mouse, windows, Software, Utilities, utility

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