IATSL - Intelligent Assistive Technology And Systems Lab IATSL develops assistive technology that is adaptive, flexible, Pascal Poupart, Ph.D. (School of computer science, University of Waterloo) http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/iatsl/team.htm
Extractions: 500 University Avenue Toronto, ON , M5G 1V7 Canada email us! P 416.946.8573 F 416.946.8570 Faculty Alex Mihailidis , Ph.D. P.Eng. (Dept. of Occupational Sceince and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto) Jesse Hoey , Ph.D. (Computer Science) Jorge Silva (IBBME) Rozanne Wilson (Speech Language Pathology) Tammy Balaban (OSOT) Stefanie Blain (Graduate Dept. of Rehabilitation Sciences) Monika Champ (OSOT) Amanda Garnett (OSOT) Paul Lam (IBBME) Lyndsay Mctaggart (OSOT) Jasper Snoek (Computer Science) John-Paul Lobos , B.S.E. (Computer Science, Waterloo) Jenny Lo (Human Biology Programs) Michael Maclennan (Engineering Science) Jennifer Boger , M.A.Sc. (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute) Craig Boutilier , Ph.D. (Dept. of Computer Science, University of Toronto) Geoff Fernie , Ph.D., P.Eng. (Toronto Rehabilitation Institute)
IATSL - Intelligent Assistive Technology And Systems Lab IATSL develops assistive technology that is adaptive, flexible, Jesse Hoey completed his doctorate in computer science at the University of British http://www.ot.utoronto.ca/iatsl/people/jhoey.htm
Extractions: 500 University Avenue Toronto, ON , M5G 1V7 Canada email us! P 416.946.8573 F 416.946.8570 Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Occupational Therapy (U of T) Department of Computer Science (U of T) URL: www.cs.toronto.edu/~jhoey Jesse Hoey completed his doctorate in Computer Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, in the Laboratory for Computational Intelligence. He worked in computer vision, machine learning, decision theory and in robotics. His thesis investigated learning of vision-based decision theoretic models of human behaviors. These models allow a computer agent that interacts with a human to leverage the information contained in the human's non-verbal behaviors. The key advantage of these models is that they do not require the behaviors to be specified beforehand by an expert. The system learns which behaviors are important for its performance of the task Jesse Hoey is currently working at applying his computer vision models to the assisted living project at IATSL. The goal is to further develop the behavior learning techniques, such that they can be used by a computer system to perform as an intelligent home assistant. The system will be able to learn how to give aid to people with disabilities in the home by observing their behavior. This requires an integrated model of visual perception and intelligent decision making. Training such models will yield further information about the nature of the tasks being performed in the home, and the types of human behaviors that are exhibited. It will also provide a rich and complex data source for the development of cutting edge techniques in both computer vision and decision theoretic planning.
Assistive Technology In The Science Laboratory Much assistive technology for people with disabilities has been developed IBM s Personal science Laboratory, a digital multimeter with computer output, http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv02n1/lunney.htm
Extractions: Much assistive technology for people with disabilities has been developed in the last ten years or so, but the developers of such technology usually quit as soon as they have provided access to computers. But to chemists, physicists, and engineers, that seems to be only half the job: computers are great laboratory tools, and if you connect a suitably adapted computer to instruments and sensors in a laboratory and Robert C. Morrison and I first became interested in the problems of disabled students in the laboratory in 1977, when Richard V. Hartness, a blind chemistry student, brought them to our attention. We decided to use high technology to develop a flexible, microcomputer-based aid that could give visually impaired college science students independent access to accurate measurements performed with scientific
ITD 1:4 Contents Traditionally, assistive technology has been concerned with providing computer Based science Assessment Implications for Learning Disabled Students http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd/itdv01n4/contents.htm
Extractions: icrrj@asuvm.inre.asu.edu or icrrj@asuacad.Bitnet Abstract: Computer technology is revolutionizing our world. The last advance in information dissemination of this magnitude was the printing press. Revolutions have never been defined as fair or predictable, and this revolution is no exception. This article will describe computer technology's promise of access to information for individuals with disabilities - a promise that is becoming vague and ephemeral as the benefits of this technology become an essential part of the definition of professional competence. Next, this article will discuss some of the reasons for the revocation of technology's promise of access to information for individuals with disabilities. In the subsequent sections this article will describe a remarkable gathering of experts from around the world at Recording for the Blind headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey on May 14-15, 1994. The goal of this group was nothing less than reformation of a revolution. AsTeR: Audio System for Technical Readings
HEAT 2004 Electronic assistive Technology (EAT) is being more widely deployed to D. Maciuszek, N. Shahmehri J. Aberg (Dept. of computer and Information science, http://www-users.york.ac.uk/~am1/HEAT.html
Extractions: Further information Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) is being more widely deployed to enable people with disabilities and the elderly to increase their independence and quality of life. To do so, however, the EAT must be dependable, performing exactly as expected each time it is called upon. The technology also needs to be designed and installed so that it is actually used, and it must answer the real needs and wishes of its users. The HEAT workshop is aimed at practitioners, developers, researchers and users of all kinds of EAT in domestic settings, such as:
SchwabLearning.org - Assistive Technology Guide The third edition of our assistive Technology (AT) Guide provides an overview Her experience teaching computer science in schools led to her interest in http://www.schwablearning.org/articles.asp?r=488&f=relatedlink
FindArticles Search For " Assistive Technology" computer assistive technology for people who have disabilities computer of Electrical Engineering and computer science University of Michigan http://www.findarticles.com/p/search?tb=art&qt=+assistive +technology&qf=all
Congressional Testimony ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIORSDR Access the article, assistive TECHNOLOGY FOR SENIORSDR. Professor of Electrical Engineering and computer science University of Michigan Ann Arbor, http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb4253/is_200404/ai_n12952852
Kirstie Hawkey tech Report No. CS2004-18, Faculty of computer science, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada. Hawkey, K. and Kellar, M. (2004). http://www.cs.dal.ca/~hawkey/
Extractions: Canada I am a post-Bachelor's PhD student and a member of the EDGE Lab at the Faculty of Computer Science Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Supervisor: Dr. Kori Inkpen My areas of interest are human-computer interaction, particularly co-located computer supported collaborative work, web browsing behaviour, location-aware mobile computing, universal usability, assistive technology for those with Alzheimer's, personalization, and adaptive/adaptable systems. My thesis research is exploring the privacy issues relating to the viewing of incidental information during ad-hoc collaboration around a personal computer. Dearman, D., Hawkey, K. , and Inkpen, K.M. (2005) Rendezvousing with Location-Aware Devices: Enhancing Social Coordination. To appear in a special issue of Interacting with Computers Chiasson, T.
Standards Manual - Assistive Technology Evaluations Section 5, Chapter 1 provides information relating to assistive technology evaluations and Does the consumer have any previous computer experience http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dbs/standards/05-01-Tech-Eval.htm
Extractions: Assistive technology evaluations are conducted to determine the most effective assistive technology to meet the consumer's vocational or scholastic needs. Assistive technology evaluators must: have a degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in computer science, education, rehabilitation, or related field or a high school diploma or GED with four years of progressively responsible work experience in the education or rehabilitation of persons who have visual disabilities and/or other disabilities; be knowledgeable about computers and assistive technology, applications of technology, and methods of evaluating technology for persons who are blind or visually impaired; possess the ability to simulate computer and technological environments similar to the situations an individual may encounter on the job or in school; have the ability to conduct objective evaluations;
A. Lynne Deese: North Carolina Assistive Technology Program Ms. Deese spoke to us about the assistive technology (AT) services provided have the registration expenses covered by the computer science department. http://wwwx.cs.unc.edu/Research/assist/et/notes/deese/index.shtml
Extractions: Class #8 - 02/06/2003 Assistive Technology Our guest speaker on February 6th, 2003 was A. Lynne Deese , a South Central Regional Consultant for the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) . Ms. Deese obtained a Bachelor of Science in Special Education and a Master of Arts in Special/Correctional Education as well as a Disability Education certificate. She has an extensive background in education and technology. NCATP is a division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. It is a state and federally funded program created to increase statewide access to assistive technology. Assistive technology, as defined on the NCATP website, is "any piece of equipment or device that is used to increase the independence of individuals with disabilities. These items can be commercially available, modified or customized for the user. They are 'tools' which individuals with disabilities use for living, learning, working and playing." Ms. Deese spoke to us about the assistive technology (AT) services provided by NCATP and showed us many examples of the kinds of AT her office encourages the use of. Examples of these technologies include alternative keyboards and mice, joysticks, binary switches and customizable software for assisting with computer use.
Information On Rehabilitation/Assistive Technology computer science; General computer Communication sciences General Rehabilitation/assistive Technology; Social science Economics/Policy/Management http://www.iospress.nl/html/inform_me.php?field=rat&fld_t=Rehabilitation/Assisti
Assistive Technology Coordinator Matoya L. Jones latest assistive technology for students and staff of the University. With her background in computer science, Matoya frequently consults with students http://www.dissvcs.uga.edu/matoyajones.html
Extractions: TEXT ONLY VERSION Assistive Technology Coordinator Matoya L. Jones Matoya is the supervisor of the Disability Resource Center's Assistive Technology Lab and is responsible for researching and procuring the latest assistive technology for students and staff of the University. With her background in computer science, Matoya frequently consults with students to assess their assistive technology needs and provides one on one training for them through the Assistive Technology Lab. She has developed in-service training workshops for specific assistive hardware and software, and is available for consultation and training throughout the University community. Additionally, Matoya works with students learning to access the world wide web and is the Webmaster for this site. She also helped establish UGA's Computer Accessibility Minimum Standards and works to improve computer accessibility throughout the campus. Feedback, questions about the web site should be directed to: Matoya L. Jones, lilt@uga.edu Last updated: September, 13, 2005
Enquirer :: Assistive Technology Main scienceEngineering Libraries ONLY. For questions concerning these guidelines contact Rae SELIC = SEL Info Commons assistive Technology computer http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/library/teams/ust/IC_enquirer/assistive.shtml
Extractions: The Enquirer Enquirer Home News Contacts Class Assignments ... Services for Customers With Disabilities web site "The University of Arizona Library supports the full participation of people with disabilities in academic pursuits at the University of Arizona and in life-long learning. The Library provides access to research materials and services through reasonable accommodations such as readily accessible adaptive technology and software, special equipment and personal assistance." Contacts: Rae Swedenburg: 626-2874, swedenburgr@u.library.arizona.edu [primary contact] [Robert Mitchell: 307-2782, mitchellr@u.library.arizona.edu] Requests for library assistance or orientation tours are by appointment. Disability Resource Center (DRC) Dawn Hunziker, Assistive Technology Coordinator: 626-9409, hunziker@email.arizona.edu Guidelines for Retrieval of Materials for Customers with Disabilities Computers / Software - Main IC, SEL IC, Fine Arts: Assistive Technology on all PCs Specific Assistive Technology Computers Assistive Technology Room (Main B326) Door code - code can be given out to customers and they can use the room unsupervised. Remote - to be checked out to customers.
CRA-W This is a list of computer science books by women computer scientists with links, Scherer, Marcia, ``Living in the State of Stuck How assistive http://www.cra.org/Activities/craw/booklist/index.php
Extractions: by Women Computer Scientists This is a list of computer science books by women computer scientists with links, where possible, to the women authors' websites and to the publishers' sites for the books. We expect, in due course, to also have a list of women-edited books and conference proceedings. Susan Landau is booklist moderator.
Clarkson University - Research At Clarkson - Sciences & Health biomolecular science; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; Despite an upsurge of remarkable advances in assistive technology during the past http://www.clarkson.edu/research/sciences_health/
Extractions: Clarkson research in science and health includes work in biology; biomolecular science; chemistry; computer science; mathematics; physical therapy; physics; and psychology. Among areas of particular interest are advanced materials processing; air pollution and health; air resources engineering and science; artificial skin; biotechnology (biosensors); colloid and surface science; fibromyalgia; heart valve coatings; injury prevention; papillomaviruses and cervical cancer; nonlinear dynamical systems; quantum device technology; time-release medication; and virtual reality training in rehabilitation. Low Speed Wind Tunnel Assists Air Quality and Aerosol Research A new low speed wind tunnel recently installed at Clarkson University's Center for Air Resources Engineering and Science (CARES) is assisting environmental and aeronautical engineering research efforts by simulating low wind atmospheric conditions for the development of new tools in modeling, measurement and air flow management. Read More Scientists Use Novel Approach To Bioengineer Artificial Skin For Burn Victims Each year more than 45,000 Americans suffer burns serious enough to require a hospital stay, according to the American Burn Association. While the traditional therapy of using skin grafts to cover burn sites has improved, a number of problems including scarring, infection and poor adhesion remain. Associate Professor of Biology Craig Woodworth, a cell biologist, is collaborating with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Anja Mueller, a polymer chemist, on research to develop an artificial skin that would heal and function like normal skin and could be used successfully for large burns or surgical reconstruction.
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Abledata: Conferences AbleData Your source for assistive technology information Accepted contributions will be published in Springer Lecture Notes in computer science. http://www.abledata.com/abledata.cfm?pageid=86154&ksectionid=19326
NJEDge.Net - Assistive Technologies Biographies She oversees assistive technology services at Ramapo College and teaches a and earned a degree in computer science from Middlesex County College. http://www.njedge.net/activities/assistive-04232002_Biographies.html
Extractions: For over 18 years, Mike Paciello has been a technologist, professional speaker, and consultant in the area of accessible interface design for emerging technologies and advanced information systems. Mr. Paciello is an international authority on Web accessibility and assistive technology and is the author of the best selling book Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities. He was chiefly responsible for creating and launching the W3C' s Web Accessibility Initiative. Starting his career at Digital Equipment Corporation, Mr. Paciello served as Program Manager for DEC's Vision Impaired Information Services office. At DEC, Mr. Paciello produced the computer industry's first mainstream CD-ROM containing electronic computer documentation that was completely accessible to the blind and visually impaired. As Founder and Chief Technology Officer of WebABLE, Inc., Mr. Paciello has developed the software technology for an accessible personalization system. WebABLE provides real-time accessibility technology to web sites to insure Internet, Network, Software, and Web accessibility to people with disabilities. WebABLE is dedicated to stimulating education, research, and development of technologies that ensure equality of access to information technology for all people.
