http://www.matildaziegler.com the source for blindness news and information since 1907 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:03:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.matildaziegler.com/2009/10/28/experience-the-future-of-assistive-technology-at-abilities-expo-november-6-8/ http://www.matildaziegler.com/2009/10/28/experience-the-future-of-assistive-technology-at-abilities-expo-november-6-8/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:42:14 +0000 Matilda http://www.matildaziegler.com/?p=2141 PRNewswire, ATLANTA — The cutting-edge of assistive technology–including both commercially available and next-generation AT products–will be showcased at the Assistive Technology Pavilion at Abilities Expo (www.abilitiesexpo.com/atlanta) on November 6-8, 2009 at the Cobb Galleria Convention Center. Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals are expected to attend this free, three-day expo and conference for a taste of the latest technologies, techniques and tips for improving their physical, technological and social environs. The following products–many of which are still in development–will impact people of all ages with a wide range of physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities…. Auditory Menus and Deaf911 Phone: Exciting demonstrations of experimental technology currently under development for people with visual and manual limitations (Auditory Menus) and hearing loss (Deaf911 Phone; Robotics technology: Displays on robots that retrieve and deliver objects using a laser pointer. Visit www.abilitiesexpo.com/atlanta/pavillions.html for more.

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