Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - assistive-technology - disabilities http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 06:18:03 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to Fabricate, Configure, and Install a Backup System Camera onto a Wheelchair http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fabricate-Configure-and-Install-a-Backup-/
How to Fabricate, Configure, and Install a Backup System Camera onto a Wheelchair - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTF/1IW7/GRTHP3S8/FTF1IW7GRTHP3S8.SMALL.jpg CATEA Rear view camera systems used in automobiles can be fabricated, configured, and installed on wheelchairs so users can increase their field of view. We aim to design a step-by-step guide that permits wheelchair users to have the capability to install a rearview backup system camera on their own wheel...
By: CATEA

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Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:37:27 PDT
Talking Joystick Mouse http://www.instructables.com/id/Talking-Joystick-Mouse/
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Wed, 9 Feb 2011 12:06:03 PST
Making the Web More Accessible for People with Disabilities http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-the-Web-More-Accessible-for-People-with-Dis/
Making the Web More Accessible for People with Disabilities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/N043/GFMC8BC9/FONN043GFMC8BC9.SMALL.jpg shesparticular Reports indicate that at least 2.1 million of the estimated 54.4 million Americans with disabilities use the Internet. For people with disabilities, accessing and fully experiencing materials presented on the Internet can often be difficult. According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), “not al...
By: shesparticular

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Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:48:21 PDT
CD Switch http://www.instructables.com/id/CD-Switch/
CD Switch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/RUIO/GERP1F6X/FWHRUIOGERP1F6X.SMALL.jpg gavin.philips In the realm of assistive technology, a switch (aka "ability switch") can be anything from a plastic button to a muscle twitch sensor.  This album is a great look at the variety of switches that are available.  These switches are almost always wired to a 3.5mm (1/8") mono plug, and can be connected...
By: gavin.philips

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Mon, 4 Oct 2010 18:23:01 PDT
No-Solder Battery Interrupter http://www.instructables.com/id/No-Solder-Battery-Interrupter/
No-Solder Battery Interrupter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/NWJI/GEQQS1PG/FUBNWJIGEQQS1PG.SMALL.jpg gavin.philips A battery interrupter is a tool that adds a switch jack to (aka "switch adapts") an electrical device. This is usually done for the purpose of allowing a person with disabilities to use that device, by using an "ability switch," which can be anything from a plastic button to a muscle twitch sensor...
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Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:23:38 PDT
Wiimote Wireless Modification for Persons with Disabilities http://www.instructables.com/id/Wiimote-Wireless-Modification-for-Persons-with-Dis/
Wiimote Wireless Modification for Persons with Disabilities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF1/DEOR/GD0R0NKT/FF1DEORGD0R0NKT.SMALL.jpg CATEA This Instructable further builds upon the previous version by incorporating wireless buttons separate from the remote. A lap tray with a velcro layer was also created to allow the user to place external buttons where he or she chooses. The wireless unit utilizes an Arduino XBEE chips to operate. ...
By: CATEA

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Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:40:03 PDT
Switch adapted walking and Barking Dog. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-switch-adapt-the-fuzzy-walking-dog-toy/
Switch adapted walking and Barking Dog. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/3Q8Z/G8JEA0MR/FWC3Q8ZG8JEA0MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/3Q8Z/G8JEA0MR/FWC3Q8ZG8JEA0MR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/3Q8Z/G8JEA0MR/FWC3Q8ZG8JEA0MR.SMALL.jpg daveat This Instructable will cover how to modify this toy so that it can be used with different acess methods (Switch or remote)  I selected this red busy box originally made by Dr. Steve Kanor at Enabling Devices. I have lots of them and they provide a nice surface for interacting.  They also are not use...
By: daveat

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Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:10:22 PDT