Archive for September, 2008
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
'Assistive Technology - creating value through participation’ conference by Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association (ARATA) at the convention centre in Adelaide, South Australia.
I was encouraged by Hugh Stewart, from the School of Occpational Therapy at UNISA to present a paper on what I've been doing online and around social ...
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008
Thought : If this iPhone plastic case allows touch to go 'through' it, I wonder if it could help with my 'touch barrier' - if it has some special properties.
From the Fommy site:
Introducing the NuTouch Case, a breakthrough product offering full navigational control of your iphone's touch screen through a ...
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Jitterbug - Mobile phones with simplified interfaces and operator monitored Services.
Model with just 3 buttons too. Would just like to see a non-flip style for ease of use for those with not so dexterous hands. I suspect the flip style is to protect the keypad.
This is a killer idea with ...
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
Set to launch in October : A door lock that can be activated by mobile phone and over the internet. Can also notify via phone when someone enters.
I could use this as I can use my mobile but not open my door without assistance of a keypad.
This has huge potential ...
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
Being the geek I am, as well as the sleeper I am, I found myself following the Apple 'Let's Rock' event at 2.30am.
One interesting thought about the new stuff that was announced is the accessibility aspect is being thought about and incorporated at th design stage.
Like most of the things ...
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