http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 09 May 2012 09:11:39 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/digital-inclusion.php Technology The National Council on Disability (NCD) has reviewed six key digital technologies or processes that have the potential to enhance the social engagement of people with disabilities while increasing opportunities for workplace participation. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:54:56 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/digital-inclusion.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/technology-classroom.php Technology Best Buy Canada, today released its Report Card on Technology in Canada's Classrooms. The report card found that two-thirds of Canadian teachers surveyed believe students are being handicapped for the future by not giving them access to the latest technology. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:22:45 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/technology-classroom.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/talking-tv-system.php Technology Millions of people worldwide are set to gain an improved experience of TV thanks to a collaboration between The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and leading digital technology companies to develop the world's first "talking" technology - which will reach the market later this year. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:21:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/talking-tv-system.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/softeq.php Technology Softeq, a little-known Houston company that has usually had a focus on hardware such as MP3 players, flash drives and printers, has created a hand-held device that gives people with visual or hearing impairments the same experience as others. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:02:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/softeq.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/free-operating-systems.php Technology The announcement by the Google corporation of their free operating system, designed to compete with Microsoft, has brought attention to other forms of operating systems that are available right now. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:38:25 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/free-operating-systems.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/adobe-reader-accessibility.php Technology Adobe has a PDF file reader that is not only FREE, it has accessibility features built into it for persons who are either blind or visually impaired. Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:30:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/adobe-reader-accessibility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/nhin-connect-software.php Technology The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) has announced that it is giving away free software with the goal of improving information exchange between public and private health information technology systems. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:36:08 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/nhin-connect-software.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/radio-ear-chip.php Technology MIT engineers have built a fast, ultra-broadband, low-power radio chip, modeled on the human inner ear, that could enable wireless devices capable of receiving cell phone, Internet, radio and television signals. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:43:57 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/radio-ear-chip.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/brain-controlled-wheelchairs.php Technology In an article presented through Yahoo yesterday, the Toyota corporation has developed a means of reading a person's brain waves so that they may control their wheelchair without having to either physically move, or shout a command. Should this technology one day become available, the benefit to people with certain disabilities could be overwhelming. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:27:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/brain-controlled-wheelchairs.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/biological-fuel-cells.php Technology University of Georgia researchers have developed a successful way to grow molecular wire brushes that conduct electrical charges, a first step in developing biological fuel cells that could power pacemakers, cochlear implants and prosthetic limbs. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:38:19 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/biological-fuel-cells.php http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/robot-scientist.php Technology Scientists funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) have created a Robot Scientist which the researchers believe is the first machine to have independently discovered new scientific knowledge. The robot, called Adam, is a computer system that fully automates the scientific process. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:51:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/editorials/technology/robot-scientist.php