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Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head. To use Camera Mouse you will need Windows 7, Vista, or XP and a webcam. Camera Mouse was developed by researchers at Boston College and Boston University to help individuals with disabilities use the computer. The developers say

Camera Mouse works as a mouse replacement system for Windows computers so it should work with just about any application program. For example people use Camera Mouse with entertainment programs, education programs, communication programs, web browsers, and so on. Camera Mouse works best with application programs that require only a mouse and a left click and that do not have tiny targets. It's easier to use Camera Mouse with application programs that do not require extreme accuracy.

Check out this free download at: http://cameramouse.org

Posted by Sharon Jones at 6:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

The Alliance for Technology Access has published an online booklet documenting stories of people who use AT in their everyday life to make it easier. Great stories and a wonderful way document the importance of assistance technology and the difference it can make it someone's life.
Check it out:
http://www.ataccess.org/contrib/AGuidetoEasierLivingwithTechnology.html

Posted by Kelly Ligon at 9:43 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Voice cue is an auditory cueing device that gives verbal reminders whenever needed. Record your message and set the clock for the time you want it played. Great for school, home or on the job!
Click on the link to view:http://www.attainmentcompany.com/product.php?productid=16159&cat=0&page=1

Posted by Lanett W. Brailey at 6:42 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

The COSN 2010 conference will be in Washington, DC at the end of this month. As our friends at NCTI advertise "CoSN Conference 2010 is the premier conference for district technology leaders from the public and private sector. Attendees will join their colleagues in Washington and learn the lastest on educational technology in K-12; hear exciting keynotes; network with colleagues; attend dynamic panel presentations; explore new emerging technology trends; and learn how education technology is being used strategically to improve learning."
For more information visit: http://www.cosn.org/Events/CoSN2010AnnualConference/tabid/4857/Default.aspx

Posted by Fran Smith at 7:55 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Many people not able to live independently because they can't even open or close the front door to their homes. Private-Door has come up with a solution to automate doors with low cost and limited installation. Have any of you used this before?
Check it out:
http://www.assistivetechnologies.com/detail.asp?product=54469&name=The%20Private-Door%20%22Assistant%22

Posted by Kelly Ligon at 9:41 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

I've been applauding "The Assistive Technology Show" for some time now, so it's no surprise that I've enjoyed the most recent episode.

The latest show recognizes that every technology user remembers that first program or device which really made a difference for them and includes a walk down memory lane with Windows 98, Braille 'N Speak, DOS 3.3 .. and even earlier. The Kurzweil reading machine and other older devices also make an appearance.

Settle in and have a listen: http://www.atmaine.com/topic/atshow/2010/01/06/first-apps-the-assistive-technology-show-for-january-6-2010-now-available/

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