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Articles of
Interest
Articles of Interest from
2008
- Here is some additional information about Henry Evans,
the Los Altos individual with a disability who has supplied a number of project
ideas:
- Blog
- InvenTeam
video
- YouTube video
- Article: "Why
AAC?"
No Barriers Festival
2009
Single-handed
wireless Xbox 360 controller
- Liyana, the Afro-fusion musical group from Zimbabwe
ranging in age from 17-23, are extraordinary not only because of their
remarkable talent, but also due to the fact that each member was born with
severe physical disabilities. Join us as we see firsthand the transformative
role music can play in building self confidence and personal power!
- The Liyana
Band - A Message from Zimbabwe
- King
George VI School for Children with Disabilities - Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwe: Paraplegic Band
Tours Europe
- YouTube video:
Intro to King George VI Centre for
Disabled Children
- YouTube video:
Liyana - Son of the
Hero
- Liyana USA Tour
2009
- Zimbabwe - Music
Crossroads International
- Liyana - Music
Crossroads International
- Lennon
bus brings Africans, SF teens to song
- Zimbabwean
Afro-Fusion Band, Liyana, Kicks Off American Tour
"Abledata
provides objective information about assistive technology products and
rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
Although Abledata does not sell any products, we can help you locate the
companies that do."
North Coast
Medical: Rehabilitation product catalog sales company
Global Smith &
Nephew: Orthopedic, wound & dressing, and endoscopy products
BME
Design Group course at Johns Hopkins
"Infogrip,
Inc. was founded with a mission to develop and market products that provide
people with a healthier and more productive way to interact with computers. We
are experts in our industry and specialize in providing our clients with all of
their assistive technology and ergonomic product and training. We save you time
and money by being your one source for all of your assistive technology and
ergonomic products."
"Access
Ingenuity was founded to provide assistive technology and complete
accessible solutions designed to meet the needs of an individual, institution,
school, or organization."
Kurzweil 3000
Dragon
NaturallySpeaking
Inspiration
Word Q
ZoomText
- Telepresence Robots in the Home
- Be two places at once with QA, the new telepresence
robot from Anybots.
Enjoy complete freedom to move fluidly and interact with others in a remote
location from the ease of your home or office. QA operates simply, cleanly, and
quietly while still giving you a full physical presence. It allows you to see
and be seen, talk and listen, and collaborate in ways and places never before
possible.
Stanford Daily article:
Disabilities at
Stanford
- The Kine Assist device described by Doug is one that
helps people with disabilities walk better through easier patient handling and
enhanced safety. It allows a person to practice walking under the guidance and
feedback of therapists in an environment that encourages their efforts without
the fear of falling or injury. Video1
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- Inventors
Digest - The Magazine for Idea People
- Inventors Digest is committed to educate and inspire
independent and professional innovators. As the leading print and online
publication for the innovation culture, Inventors Digest delivers useful,
entertaining and cutting-edge information to help its readers succeed.
Inventors Digest is unfailingly ethical and unceasingly bold in its celebration
of innovation.
- Bed Bath & Beyond®
Live Product Search
- Do you have a great product idea for the home?
Your invention could be sold in Bed Bath & Beyond®!
Bed Bath & Beyond is looking for innovative products or product ideas from
women that are great solutions to help solve everyday problems found throughout
the home. These could include products for any room in your home - products
that make life easier, more comfortable, convenient, cleaner, or better
organized.
If your idea is selected to be sold in their stores
or online by Bed Bath & Beyond, you'll be paid a $2,500 advance and other
compensation based on sales.
- Hammacher Schlemmer Live
Product Search
- Hammacher Schlemmer is the perfect fit for your gadget
or elegant gift ideas. Now they want to add your remarkable product ideas to
add to their venerated catalog.
Your submission must be unique and protectable. Your
item must fall under Hammacher Schlemmer's merchandising strategy of offering
the best, the only or the unexpected.
- Your item should be a product that will appeal to a well
educated, well-traveled, affluent and mature customer base. Our customer is
wealthy but avoids conspicuous consumption. They want quality.
Everyday
Edisons
- Despite
academic draws, engineering turns girls off more than ever
- From: Palm Beach Post - 03/07/2009
- By: Laura Green
Engineering's altruistic message is beginning to
resonate with at least some girls.
Roosevelt Middle eighth-grader Jazmin Torres is a shy
student, a kid who likes to take apart cellphones, remote controls, and her
dad's battery-operated cars. But ask her why she wants to be an engineer and
she lights up about what the career can help her accomplish.
"I would like to help people in wheelchairs,
people who are disabled to feel comfortable in our world," she said.
"Engineering is not just about you have power and knowledge to do things -
it's about helping other people."
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