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Google I/O, Tango, and Android Gear
I was fortunate enough to attend Google I/O 2014. There are two things which captured my attention. The first was Project Tango, which was on my radar prior to Google I/O. Project Tango is the work of Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) and is lead by Johnny Lee. The work they are doing with new high powered tablets holds great promise for those with special needs.
Wearable Technology and Autism
I believe wearable technology has huge implications for those with disabilities. In fact, I believe wearable technology will do more for children and adults with disabilities than tablets.Griffin Outshines Otterbox for Autism
iPads and Kids work great together, but sometimes the iPad can take a pounding. We have found this to be especially true when using the iPad as a communication device for those with Autism. In our work, we have invested in a variety of cases. We also recommend cases to families and schools. For the…Quick Talk AAC 2.0!
Quick Talk AAC has been designed to be a breakthrough touch application for communication. We start with the individual in mind, then apply the most effective communication methodologies. The result is an innovative tool which our customers say inspires communication.
The Googlization of Hope Technology School
You’re just a fool Just a fool To Believe you can change the world Change, Carried Underwood Steve Jobs famously said, “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”. His brand of ‘foolishness’ changed the world. We can practice this same type of ‘foolishness’, and through our own efforts produce change in the world. Thanksgiving weekend was…
Learning from Facebook, Google+, and Twitter
This last year and a half I have had the distinct pleasure of participating in the relationship building networks we call social media (vintage depiction of Twitter in attached picture found here). My most recent experience has been on Facebook, which has proved to be my playground. Where Twitter and Google+ have been about…
The Plodder: A Quick Talk AAC Update
We have been plodders in developing the next iteration of Quick Talk AAC, because of a simple and yet profound realization. Experience is the best teacher. We now have a better understanding of what we need to create.
Can The iPad Mini Reset 7 inch Market?
Brooke Crothers of CNET says what I believed some time ago, which is that Apple can reset the 7 inch market with their new iPad Mini. You can read his article here. Back in July of 2011 I wrote the following: The seven-inch tablets are tweeners, too big to compete with a smartphone and…