Archive for the ‘Devices’ Category
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Proloquo2go software turns the iphone/ipod touch into a small, portable Augmented Alternative Communication [AAC] device.
[Proloquo2Go: AAC in Your Pocket - Introductory videos]
via madtoe & myapplespace.
Related posts:iMainGo iPod Speakers for AAC
Etre Touchy – Gloves for your iPhone etc
Diabetes Device & iPhone
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2010
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Combining pointing devices with keyboards is great for those with limited reach / movement and mouth stick users. ThinkPad keyboards are fantastic. To have em as a desktop kb would be great.
[New ThinkPad keyboard features crowdsourced design, lower price]
Related posts:Adesso compact wireless keyboard
Colourfull keyboard
Whamberry Handsized ...
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
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These straws look useful and like a lot of fun, the $13 set comes with 20 rubber connectors and 16 straw parts to make your own drinking straw contraption...
- [via ThinkGeek] Link.
Related posts:Acoustibuds Earphone Adapters
Voice Controlled Alarm Clock
Clarifi iPhone Case with Macro Lens for Low ...
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Meet Darrell
Earlier in the year I was contacted by Darrell. Darrell may not realise it, but he is a Lifekludger.
Darrell has a son. His son lives with a disability. His son's disability prevented him from using a mobile phone.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009
More DIY motorised blind mods from over on Instructables:
Build A Motorized Window Blinds Controller For About $15.00 - More DIY How To Projects
[hat tip Liz Henry of hackabilityblog]
Related posts:Automated blinds controlled via computer and remote
Voice Activated iPod Controller
Have ramp will travel
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
This story from the Santa Cruz Sentinel shows the power of connection and what can be achieved when a Maker (Jon Bjornstad, a Santa Cruz freelance computer programmer) is backed by a Giver (Roy and Ana Cook of Saratoga) to help a Liver (Karadole, a paralyzed woman who lives in ...
Posted in Computer, Computing, Givers, Input, Livers, Makers, Thoughts | 1 Comment »
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
A neat project showing automated 'venetian' blinds controlled via computer and remote.
I once had a mod done that used a stepper motor from a hard disk that turned the blinds via the wand on the blinds. That way it was able to leave the blind in tact and could ...
Posted in Automation, Makers | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
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Nice compact, wi-fi keyboard, useful for limited reach. And no cords.
Non-multi touch pad is a positive in my opinion.
Would love to test the pad.
[via engadget ]
Related posts:ThinkPad keyboard with TrackPoint
Whamberry Handsized Keyboard/Trackpad
Ergodex customisable input system now for Mac
Posted in Devices, Input, Suppliers, Typing | No Comments »
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
The social web offers a means of engagement that trascends the technology and transforms lives.
Strangely or not, I tend not to see myself as disabled. Maybe that's why I tend to focus on sharing more about what I'm doing than who I am or what I think about disability specific ...
Posted in Connection, Livers, Living, People, Thoughts | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
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I have trouble with earbuds falling out and this is problematic for me as I can't put them back in myself. Seeing a lot of my listening is done wile traveling in the back of my van, it becomes a bigger problem and annoyance. My solution ...
Posted in Devices, Lifekludger Links, Listening | 1 Comment »
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
While touted as a "mouse for your TV," the Loop combines motion control with the familiarity feel of a mouse packaged in to an ergonomically friendly circular design.
Control the Loop pointer using four buttons and scroll wheel.
Further more though is the motion control. Freespace motion control technology allows "in-air ...
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Thursday, July 9th, 2009
A recent comment discussing uses of the iPodTouch/iPhone as a Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device brought to light this little accessory for iPods that could enable output of sound while maintaining the small, light portability.
[iMainGo iPod Speakers for AAC]
Related posts:Voice Activated iPod Controller
PDAs in the iPod era
Talking iPod – Eyes ...
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