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XR Access Initiative
Home | XR Access InitiativeThe XR Access Initiative is a community committed to making virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (XR) accessible to people with disabilities.XR AccessDylan Fox
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Many emerging technologies can make a difference for disabled people through innovation, although the risks must be addressed.
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How Virtual Reality is Helping People with Autism
How Virtual Reality is Helping People with AutismThough it’s only gained attention recently, virtual reality-based therapy for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other sensory processing disorders isn’t exactly new. As early as 1996, researchers like Barbara Strickland theorized that virtual reality could help autistic people
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Accessibility with AI-powered workplaces
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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A social robot connected to chatGPT
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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Impact of AI and Tech on Neurodevelopmental disorders
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 - Open Source augmentative communication framework
GNApp - an open source augmentative and alternative communication frameworkan open source augmentative and alternative communication frameworkCoetzee, L
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Speech recognition tech for disabled people
Some background behind the VoiceITT app which aims to help different speech get recognised by more people through training its AI model.
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XRAI Glass converts audio to visuals with smart glasses
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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Using AI to improve the health of people with learning disabilities
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) to improve
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How social robotics can benefit disabled people
A blog post by Clive Gilbert at Policy Connect and the ATech Policy Lab on ways robots may use relatable and humanoid features to achieve impact.
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Technology for autistic people
This article illustrates some of the range of assistive tech to benefit autistics in multiple ways, especially through sensory and visual stimuli.
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Soundbeam assistive music technology
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