Electronics and Software: Publications and Resources

Summary: Our Electronics and Software database at Disabled World (DW) includes a diverse range of publications related to assistive technologies and electronic devices for people with disabilities. The database contains published articles, research papers, and documents covering topics such as artificial intelligence, accessibility software, neural prostheses, augmented reality, virtual reality, brain-computer interfaces, and adaptive hardware devices. These publications encompass product releases, scientific discoveries, research studies, informative articles, and announcements about technological advancements aimed at improving the lives of individuals with various disabilities.

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Electronics and Software: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
VR Study Shows How Pain and Fear Disrupt Body Ownership PerceptionHiroshima UniversityYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Research, Study, Analysis2025/03/21
Virtual Reality Treatment for Speech AnxietyLucy Cavendish College, University of CambridgeYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Experimental Study2025/03/15
VR Helps Youth With Autism Develop Safe Travel Skills Easterseals Southern California (ESSC)Yes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Announcement2024/10/222025/03/15
Risks of the Metaverse and Virtual Reality for American YouthFlorida Atlantic UniversityYes✓ PrefaceMeta-analysis2024/10/22
Advanced Touch-Feedback System Creates Consistent Tactile Experience on ScreensInstitute for Basic ScienceYesExperimental Study2024/09/10
HeardAI Making Voice Activated Artificial Intelligence AccessibleMichigan State UniversityYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2024/02/052025/02/22
A11yBoard Google Slides Extension Makes Presentation Software More Accessible for the BlindUniversity of WashingtonReports and Proceedings2023/10/30
Neuromorphic Computer Chip Mimics Human Vision and Memory AbilitiesRMIT UniversityYesScientific Discovery2023/06/142023/06/27
Neural Prosthesis: Using Brain Activity to Decode SpeechNational Research University Higher School of EconomicsYesProduct Release / Update2023/01/192023/09/27
20-20-20 Screen Rule: Does it Help Prevent Eye Strain?Aston UniversityYes2022/09/242023/01/04
Panopreter Speech Software for Business and Personal UsePanopreterInformative2022/09/152024/01/20
How to Stop X (Twitter) Feed from Auto-RefreshingIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Instructive / Helpful2021/07/182025/05/22
3dRudder Foot MouseStanislas ChesnaisProduct Release / Update2020/11/242023/10/05
How to Create God Mode in Microsoft Windows 10 and 11Ian C. Langtree2020/09/042023/04/01
Change TV Channel Using Your Eyes with Xfinity X1 Eye ControlComcastProduct Release / Update2019/06/192023/10/09
IoT Devices Should Deal with Privacy Impacts for People with DisabilitiesFuture of Privacy Forum2019/01/31
Alexa, be My Friend - Kids Talk to Technology, But How Does Tech Respond?University of Washington2018/08/132018/11/20
Google Glass Helps Kids With Autism Read Facial ExpressionsStanford Medicine2018/08/02
How Special Needs Desperately Need Augmented RealityLeap With Alice LLC2018/07/162018/07/17
Paralyzed Man Rocks with Jamboxx Musical Device He InventedDuncan CraryProduct Release / Update2018/06/202023/10/01
Epihunter Classroom - Making Silent Epileptic Seizures VisibleMark Winters2018/03/19
Access Stylus Makes Touchscreens Accessible for EveryoneArnoldware Applications2018/03/082018/04/10
GlassOuse Hands-Free Mouse With Custom SwitchesGlassOuse Assistive Devices✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Product Release, Update2018/03/032025/08/09
Wearable Stretchable Electronics Aid Stroke Recovery TreatmentNorthwestern University2018/02/192018/04/30
Augmented Reality ProjectDR Lets Doctors See Under the SkinUniversity of Alberta2018/01/24
Virtual Reality Goes Magnetic with Electronic 'Skin' SensorsHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf2018/01/19
JAMBOXX an NYSID Adaptive technology ProductTom Occhiogrosso NYSID2018/01/102018/09/03
Athena Fund Distributes iPads to 3,000 Special Education and Kindergarten Teachers in Israel in 2017Athena Fund2018/01/10
Foot Mouse with Programmable PedalIan C. Langtree2017/12/222018/01/10
Israeli President Honors Special Education TeachersAthena Fund2017/12/07
Athena Fund Distributes iPads to Special Ed Teachers in Southern IsraelAthena Fund2017/11/11
Bringing Smile and Head Mouse Control to AAC and Eye Tracking DevicesPerceptive Devices LLCAnnouncement / Notification2017/10/252023/09/14
UCIC Launches Hardware Agnostic Alexa Voice Service ClientUnified Computer Intelligence Corporation2017/10/182018/03/15
New VR Technology Uses Mouth Gestures to Interact in Virtual RealityBinghamton University2017/10/05
Brain-Computer Interface Augmented With Virtual Walking Avatar Can Control GaitUniversity of HoustonYesResearch, Study, Analysis2017/08/232024/04/08
iPad for Every Special Education Teacher in IsraelAthena FundAnnouncement / Notification2017/08/232023/10/01
Taking Eye Fatigue Out of Virtual Reality With New 3D DisplayThe Optical Society2017/06/26
MAS App - Mobile Workplace Accommodation Case Management AppIBM2017/06/13
Brain Interface Device Helps Stroke Patients Retrain Brains to Move Paralyzed HandsWashington University School of Medicine2017/05/282021/04/24
LanguageLine InSight for iPhone Interpreter AppLanguageLine Solutions2017/05/18
Virtual Reality and Other Technologies to Aid Mental Health TreatmentWolters Kluwer HealthYesStudy2017/05/082023/09/16
Virtual Reality Used to Help Prevent FallsUniversity of North Carolina Health Care2017/04/24
Big Keys App: Large Keyboard and Emoji Magnifier for Cell PhonesHassan Hattab2017/03/242019/02/09
Connect by BeWarned: Simple App Assists Deaf to CommunicateIrina Maltseva, CMO of BeWarned2017/02/162018/04/10
Immersive Virtual Reality Helps Children with Autism Overcome PhobiasNewcastle UniversityYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2017/02/102025/03/15
Brain-Computer Interface Restores Communication to DisabledPLOSYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Product Release, Update2017/02/042025/06/14
Teleoperation and Autonomy Can Improve Mobility For Disabled DriversGATEway Project✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2017/01/042025/03/27
3dRudder: Foot Powered VR and Gaming ControllerIan C. LangtreeProduct Release / Update2017/01/022024/03/29
VR Technology May Improve Motor Skills in Damaged LimbsAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv UniversityYesResearch Study Analysis2016/12/152023/12/23
Amputees with Phantom Limb Pain Helped by Augmented RealityChalmers University of TechnologyYes✓ PrefaceInformative2016/12/022025/02/11
Augmented Reality Technology Advances LearningUniversity of Helsinki2016/11/28
BeWarned: Free App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing PeopleIan C. Langtree2016/11/082023/05/16
Closed Captions and Transcripts Benefit Most StudentsOregon State University2016/11/03
Chatstasy App Makes Smartphones Less Complicated for Seniors and DisabledChatstasy LLC2016/10/202018/04/30
Smyle Mouse for Hands-free Control via Face GesturesPerceptive Devices, LLCProduct Release / Update2016/10/182023/09/14
VocaliD Personalized Digital Voices for Assistive DevicesVocaliD Inc.2016/08/08
VADIA Virtual Reality Simulator Helps Teenagers with Autism Learn How to DriveVanderbilt UniversityYes✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2016/07/262025/03/15
Disability and Virtual Reality TechnologyIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceGaming2016/07/202024/10/22
Sitecues: Improving Patron Web AccessibilityAi SquaredProduct Release / Update2016/06/022023/09/29
Windows 10 is Free for People with Accessibility NeedsIan C. Langtree2016/05/092021/05/30
Website Vision Accessibility ChecklistVision2016/04/202021/06/03
YouTube and Tablet Computers Empower People with Intellectual DisabilityConcordia University2016/02/262023/10/09
CaptiVoice.com Helps Students Read BetterCharmtech Labs LLC2016/02/252018/04/30
First Accessibility Compliant Electronic Laboratory NotebookLabArchives2016/02/23
Touch Screen Technology Problems? Ask a 2 Year OldBMJ2015/12/23
OptiKey: Assistive On-screen KeyboardThomas C. Weiss2015/09/142018/04/30
Capti Narrator for Education: Effective & Accessible Teaching & LearningCharmtech Labs LLC2015/08/272016/06/11
Something Happened: Windows 10 Error Message FixIan C. Langtree2015/08/022021/05/30
XL-Viewer: Smartphone for Seniors and DisabledXL-Viewer2015/06/172021/08/16
Grizpaw One Handed Games Controller (Left or Right)Ian C. Langtree2015/06/162021/11/01
Google Chrome Accessibility Extensions: Animation Policy and Color EnhancerIan C. LangtreeInformative2015/05/262024/07/17
Robotic Grasping Tools Using Brain ControlUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaFindings2015/02/092024/08/22
Kurzweil 1000 V14 Accessible Text-to-speech SoftwareKurzweil Education2015/02/062021/09/07
Keeble Accessible IOS KeyboardAssistiveWare2015/02/012021/09/11
Acapela TTS Voices for NVDA Screen ReaderAcapela Group2015/01/292021/01/27
Wrise Accessible Mac Word ProcessorAssistiveWareProduct Release, Update2015/01/282025/06/17
Learning Math Through Movement with Kinect for WindowsUniversity of Vermont2015/01/27
Tablet Computers for Educational MediumUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign2015/01/232020/10/20
Window-Eyes 9 Screen Reader Released by Ai SquaredAi Squared2015/01/13
Accessible Microsoft Office Online OptionsMicrosoft2015/01/122021/09/20
Capti Narrator: Listen to Anything on Windows and Mac ComputersCharmtech Labs LLC2015/01/08
Introducing Seniors to Social Media Improves Health and Combats IsolationUniversity of ExeterYesFindings2014/12/142024/05/12
New Intel System Provides Professor Stephen Hawking Better CommunicationIntel2014/12/032018/04/30
Eye Tracking Mouse for People with Disabilities from SamsungSamsung Electronics2014/11/26
Secure 3D QR Codes with No Internet RequiredThe Optical SocietyAnnouncement / Notification2014/11/142023/09/16
Launch of Web Portal on Accessible Workplace TechnologyU.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy2014/10/172020/12/09
Reviews of Free and Commercial Screen ReadersIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceInformative2014/08/062025/02/05
TabAccess Device Helps Make Computer Tablets More AccessibleZyrobotics2014/06/182015/10/05
HAFEM Matrix: Accessibility Features for Disabled eLearners: Microsoft Windows vs. Mac OS XJohn W. Brown, Joseph B. Hildreth, Dr. Timur MirzoevYesResearch Paper2014/04/222023/09/25
Accessible ReadSpeaker docReader - Online Document Viewer of ChoiceReadSpeaker2014/04/102016/06/11
Mind Reading Robots are ComingUniversity of Cincinnati2013/11/142018/06/21
Google Glass: Revolutionary Uses for Persons with DisabilityThomas C. Weiss2013/10/252021/10/12
Tobii Brings Gaze Interaction to Tablet DevicesTobii ATI2013/09/192016/09/23
Vocally Voice Activated Phone DialerIan C. Langtree2013/08/032022/01/22
Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Accessible Graphing CalculatorOrbit Research2013/03/012022/02/11
Developments in Online and Technological AccessibilityThomas C. Weiss2013/02/072022/02/17
Access4Kids Device Helps Disabled Kids Access Touch ScreensGeorgia Tech2012/12/132022/03/08
Accessibility Features in Microsoft Windows 8Thomas C. Weiss2012/12/022021/08/01
Accurate Brain Controlled Computer CursorStanford School of Engineering2012/11/192021/06/27
iPad Mini Accessibility Features for DisabledThomas C. Weiss2012/10/262022/03/23
Lip Reading Computer Interprets Human EmotionsIan C. Langtree2012/09/102022/02/07
NPointer Uses Hand Arm Gestures to Control ComputerNeurotechnology2012/08/212022/02/17
JayBee Augmentative Communication (AAC) SystemTxtlocal2012/07/282021/08/17
Apple Mountain Lion OS X Accessibility FeaturesThomas C. Weiss2012/07/272022/04/28
Amaze Website Accessibility SoftwareDeque Systems, Inc.2012/07/112022/03/04
Apple iPad Helps Boy Find His VoiceUniversity of Kentucky2012/07/032021/06/24
Level Access: Tools for Website AccessibilityThomas C. WeissInstructive / Helpful2012/06/172025/10/27
How to Get an iPad for a Disabled ChildUnited Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut2012/04/122022/04/01
iPad Gives Voice to Kids with Autism Spectrum DisordersIan C. Langtree2012/03/282022/06/09
How to Connect an iPad or iPhone to TV or ProjectorIan C. LangtreeInformative2012/02/022023/08/17
BodyWave Reads and Reacts to Brainwaves and Provides Interactive FeedbackIan C. Langtree2012/01/092022/05/07
DVDVideoSoft Programs Fully Accessible for People with Visual ImpairmentsDVDVideoSoft Ltd2011/12/022013/06/04
Boogie Board Rip LCD Writing Tablets - Paperless Society Moves Closer to RealityImprov Electronics2011/11/022013/06/04
Tobii PCEye: Eye Tracking Control for ComputersJessica Bosari2011/10/302017/10/25
Apple iPad 2 Accessibility Features ReviewIan C. Langtree2011/10/222016/11/05
Tired Eyes from 3D TV and Mobile Phone DisplaysAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology2011/07/23
People with Disabilities: Jobs and Technological AccessibilityThomas C. Weiss2011/07/132022/02/14
DynaWrite Keyboard Communication Device Allows Persons with Speech Disabilities to Type and TalkDynaVox Inc.2011/06/16
Developmental Disabilities Software Version 9Therap2011/06/092013/08/01
FrontFace for Windows 7 Tablet Functionalitymirabyte GmbH & Co. KG2011/06/02
Inclusive Technology's MyZone wins prestigious Award for Best Special Educational Resources or Equipment involving ICTInclusive Technology2011/03/25
IVONA Text to Speech for DevelopersGK Communications2011/03/202018/04/05
Apple's iPad Helps Special-Needs Kids CommunicateScioto2011/03/082013/06/03
Human Cues to Improve Computer User FriendlinessBinghamton University2011/03/05
Shared Control Brain Computer InterfacesIan C. Langtree2011/02/172022/05/31
Brain Computer Interfaces for People with Spinal Cord InjuriesUniversity of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences2011/02/172022/05/31
Apple iPad Accessibility FeaturesTestFreaks2011/02/062017/06/25
All-in-one Literacy Support Software Packageiansyst2011/01/29
Ipads Help Autistic Children CommunicateNSU Office of Public Affairs2010/12/28
More Choice and Access for Print-Disabled AmericansNational Federation of the Blind2010/12/21
National Industries for the Blind Calls for Increased Internet AccessibilityNational Industries for the Blind2010/12/18
USB for Medical DiagnosisUniversity of California - Davis2010/11/29
Special Pricing for Intel Reader That Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word for People with Reading DisabilitiesDon Johnston Incorporated2010/11/17
Using Mind Power to Control a ComputerNIH - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2010/10/27
infovox3 Portable Talking Companion for Visually Impaired UsersAcapela Group2010/10/272014/01/01
Hot Virtual Keyboard for Persons with DisabilitiesHot Virtual Keyboard2010/10/072021/02/02
K-NFB Launches Blio Free E-reader SoftwareK-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.2010/09/28
ROKTalk Multi-Language Text-To-Speech Service for WebsitesROKTalk2010/09/23
Internet Explorer 9 Beta ReleaseMicrosoft Corp.2010/09/15
IVONA Text-To-Speech - Lifelike Text-to-SpeechIVONA Text-To-Speech2010/09/09
NFB Commends The New Accessible Kindle ReaderNational Federation of the BlindAnnouncement2010/07/312024/06/03
Librarian of Congress Says Blind Have Right to Access E-booksNational Federation of the Blind2010/07/31
HP Supports Disabled American Veterans in Benefit Outreach EffortsHewlett-Packard2010/07/28
Digital TV Changeover Made SimpleCalacus PR2010/07/14
Co:Writer University Edition Writing Tool Helps College Students with DisabilitiesDon Johnston Incorporated2010/07/132011/11/30
Reading eBooks and Accessible Textbooks with NEW Read:OutLoud University Edition eBook ReaderDon Johnston Incorporated2010/07/132011/11/30
DocNog Mobile App Medical Provider SearchNogWorld LLC2010/07/12
Talking Touch-screens on Computer DevicesNorthwestern University2010/07/09
Wireless Industry Advances Accessibility for Disabled IndividualsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2010/07/092025/03/31
Blio e-Reader Software Information and AccessibilityIan C. Langtree2010/06/282010/06/29
Jedi Mind Comments on Typing With Brainwaves VideoJedi MindInformative2010/06/152024/11/26
Boogie Board LCD Writing TabletKent Displays2010/06/102013/06/04
Jedi Mind Focuses Medical Division on $220 Billion Disabled MarketIan C. LangtreeProduct Release / Update2010/06/102023/11/02
Brain Power: Thought Controlled Computer MouseIan C. LangtreeProduct Release / Update2010/05/132023/11/02
Camera Mouse: Control Your Mouse Pointer with Head MovementsIan C. Langtree2010/05/122017/10/25
Accounting Software for Vision Impaired, World FirstAccomplish Cashmanager2010/05/09
Heal Your Body and Mind with Apple iPad AppB Healthy U, LLC2010/04/262011/03/18
FBN ITPro Wireless to Provide Free Nationwide Wireless ServiceFBN ITPro Wireless2010/04/26
Kindle E-reader Motivates Less-enthusiastic ReadersKansas State University2010/04/16
Independent Learning in the Classroom with Read&Write GOLD Assistive TechnologyTexthelp Systems Ltd2010/04/152010/07/13
Apple iPad Information Price and Accessibility FeaturesIan C. Langtree2010/04/122011/02/25
IBM to Collaborate With Universities to Make Mobile Devices More AccessibleIBMAnnouncement / Notification2010/03/102023/10/09
The Tech-Aid Institute and People with Intellectual DisabilitiesIan C. Langtree2010/01/072010/07/13
New Tool to Help Visually Impaired Perform Online BankingTD2009/12/12
Brain Waves Write Directly to ComputerMayo Clinic2009/12/072019/05/03
Universities Will Not Deploy Kindle DX As Textbook ReaderNational Federation of the BlindAnnouncement2009/11/122024/06/03
Sony VAIO X Series World's Lightest NotebookSony2009/10/082010/07/12
Webwide Symbol Supported Internet BrowserThomas C. Weiss2009/10/052022/09/04
vOICe Learning Edition Browser for the BlindThomas C. Weiss2009/10/032010/07/12
WebbIE: Web Browser for Blind and Visually-ImpairedIan C. LangtreeInformative2009/10/022023/11/12
SpeakOn: Audio and Text Media Screen ReadersIan C. Langtree2009/09/262019/02/11
Simply Talker 2000 Screen Reader for WindowsIan C. Langtree2009/09/252014/12/15
Homer - Voicing Web Browser for the BlindThomas C. Weiss2009/09/252010/06/24
The Kindle 2.0 Book Reader: Facts and AccessibilityIan C. LangtreeInformative2009/09/192024/06/03
Microsoft Windows Version 7 and Accessibility FactorsIan C. Langtree2009/09/042016/09/23
Removing Barriers of Autism Via KeyboardNational Science Foundation2009/08/312018/08/17
Faster Computer Chips Using GrapheneMassachusetts Institute of Technology2009/08/042009/08/21
Free Radmin for People with Physical DisabilitiesFamatech2009/07/272010/07/13
ConfidentReader Review - NaturalSoft ProductsIan C. Langtree2009/04/232010/07/13
NaturalSoft's NaturalReader ReviewIan C. Langtree2009/04/232014/02/12
Ghotit Spell Checker for People with DyslexiaGhotit2009/02/222017/02/07
Wheelchair Workstations for Computers and Work AreasIan C. Langtree2009/02/172022/03/04
Computer Screen Magnifiers Suitable for Visually ImpairedIan C. Langtree2009/02/172017/06/25
Windows Vista Speech Recognition and NarratorIan C. Langtree2009/02/172017/06/25
List of Hotkeys and Computer Keyboard ShortcutsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2009/02/172025/02/27
Using Sticky Keys for Accessibility On PC and Mac ComputersIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2009/02/172025/02/27
Windows Vista - Lowering Screen ResolutionIan C. Langtree2009/02/122017/06/25
Computerized Writing Aids Assist Persons with AphasiaUniversity of Gothenburg2009/02/032018/03/19

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