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Wii hack brings Headtracker to gaming!
03 January 08 01:04 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Check this out! This is the coolest Nintendo Wii Hack I have seen yet. The link has a video demo of how headtracking is used for a virtual reality interaction with the Wii. Think of all of the games that could be possible for a person with a mobility Read More...
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Vocal Joystick demo
10 October 07 04:05 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Check out Vocal Joystick. This is pretty darn cool and comes to us from the folks at University of Washington. Watch the video to see how it works. Read more about the Vocal Joystick. Read More...
New Keyboard for Gamers. Potential for Accessibility Market?
05 October 07 12:58 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Belkin has introduced the N52te keyboard for gamers. But is this really a super cool alternative input device in gamers clothing? The features include 15 programmable keys with 3 keymap states, backlit display, programmable 8 way thumb pad, and the ability Read More...
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Why is Twitter inaccessible?
19 March 07 10:56 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
I was sent an email mail about the registration process for Twitter.by someone who uses a screenreader to use the computer. It turns out Twitter uses a standard visual CAPTCHA during registration. Unfortunately they seem to not offer any other type of Read More...
Assistive Technology Vendors highlighted
19 March 07 04:47 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
A recent Seattle Times article highlights some of Microsoft's Assistive Technology vendor program members. I think all of these companies are super cool and on the right track technology wise. I think the mobile platform is one area where AT can help Read More...
Coming soon...Smart Hal
18 March 07 09:21 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
Dave Williams from one of our partner companies, Dolphin Computer Access, has a Blog where he is counting down to the release of Smart Hal. Smart Hal is a screenreader for Windows Mobile based Smartphones. In his most recent post he talks about why Dolphin Read More...
Twittering from CSUN
18 March 07 07:27 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
Have you seen Twitter ? I just started with it yesterday but can already tell i'm going to be addicted. You can go to my Twitter page and add yourself as a friend if you want updates from CSUN ( Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference ). Read More...
Copyright Exemptions to DMCA for E-books
23 November 06 10:54 AM | danhub | 1 Comments   
The copyright office has extended exemptions that allow the cracking of copyright features to allow the use of screenreaders with e-books. Read the full article from TechDirt Read More...
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Interview on CRIS radio
07 November 06 11:21 AM | danhub | 0 Comments   
Last week I was interviewed by Jeremy Curry from GW Micro for the monthly 'On the Move' radio show that he hosts. It is being broadcast later today. You can find more information at AOL Ability . Or go directly to the Chicago Lighthouse website . Jeremy Read More...
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