Assistive Technologies

Assistive Technologies

This is a RePost of the original AI in AT posting by Joseph Kwan and Joyce Lo. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Assistive Technology (AT) are different technologies that have been increasing in importance in recent years. AI is when computer systems perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, identifying objects, learning, making decisions, and solving problems. […]

A3: Venture Pitch | INTeacher App

A3: Venture Pitch | INTeacher App

INTeacher App is a mobile app that provides teachers with tools to support students with diverse abilities and special needs. As an affordable app that can be accessed by phone, tablet, or computer, it provides teachers with over 100 microlessons and on-demand UDL support. Here is the link to our co-authored venture pitch website: INTeacher […]

Week 12: AI in AT

Week 12: AI in AT

This Open Educational Resource (OER) explores how AI works together with AT in supporting people living with disabilities. You will find interactive readings for AT, learn about the role of AI in AT, discover emerging technologies that make our world more accessible, and envision the limitless opportunities of what the future holds for AI in […]

Analyst Report: AAC Apps for Mobile Devices

Analyst Report: AAC Apps for Mobile Devices

Joseph Kwan and I are excited to pursue a passion and interest of ours in our Analyst Report: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Apps for Mobile Devices. The purpose of AAC apps is to support people who have no speech (or little speech) with communication. Within an education context, we identified the BC Ministry of […]

Brian Whitmer – Founder of CoughDrop AAC App

Brian Whitmer – Founder of CoughDrop AAC App

Brian Whitmer is a software developer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Instructure. He was trying to find a suitable communication system for his daughter with Rett Syndrome. However, due to his background in usability, he was frustrated with “poor design decisions and old technology”. He wanted to create something better so he collaborated with over 30 assistive […]

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