| tags: enabling technology, autism, ideas
Another neat idea from Karen. There have been some news stories about a DVD that helps kids with autism learn to read faces and emotions . It would be cool to do a version which allows folks to upload their own pictures and which presents the faces in an interactive web site.
| tags: motor impaired, ideas, enabling technology
Karen says many kids in wheelchairs never get to experience typical theme park rides. What can we do about that?
| tags: blind, enabling technology, autism, ideas
Michael sent email saying
| tags: blind, enabling technology, motor impaired, ideas, literacy
Tricia from Texas wrote to say:
| tags: ideas, links, enabling technology
After finding iDaft and then the YouTube video on Tar Heel Reader , I'm thinking about music games in a new way. In a trip down memory lane we came across Mahna Mahna . I love this video!
| tags: motor impaired, enabling technology, links, literacy
Paul posted a really nice video about using Tar Heel Reader over at YouTube. The puppet and the stop motion self assembly of the switch interface are great! Check out Reading with Franz .
| tags: blind, enabling technology, motor impaired, ideas, literacy
I saw iDaft today and think it rocks! You play the samples by typing the corresponding keys on your keyboard. Not surprising technically, its just Flash. But it makes me think about combining fun, music, and literacy. What could we do with music and samples like this to make fun and even educational games for kids with disabilities?
| tags: blind, enabling technology
Can We Find It? Yes We Can!
| tags: programming
I haven't used CVtypes recently so it hasn't gotten any of my (very limited) attention. I see that Minh-Tri Pham has forked a version that he is maintaining over at Google Code. I recommend folks use and support his version. Next time I need it, I'll probably adopt his.
| tags: blind, enabling technology
Maze Day is for visually impaired and blind students in grades K-12, their parents and teachers. Your students will enjoy fun and educational computer applications developed especially for them. UNC students will learn how well their accessible applications work with real users. And everyone will have a good time!
We plan to have a wide variety of accessible fun, educational, and exercise activities including: