Adaptatech

Bring able to play music and select tracks can require expensive #AssitiveTech setup. Here are instructions on how to adapt a Bluetooth media controller for switch access for less than $20. zeroday.camp/switch-opera... #OpenAT

I added a page where you can use your own Gemini Storybook generated story with switch and eyegaze users.
TTS reading is far from perfect for now, it's a tougher feature to fiddle with.
I'm thinking of adding options for a musical ambiance.
Feedback welcomed!
adaptatech.org/gaming/story...

The adafruit TRRS trinkey is a device that democratizes DIYing your computer switch access. I made a tutorial, using circuitpython instead of the typically used arduino, so that the only skill needed to make your own device is dragging and dropping files. See adaptatech.org/documentatio...

Left to right: Director of Makers Making Change Justin Pezzin and CPABC Director of Operations Denzil Hunt receive donated devices from “STEM Club” Clubs That Care volunteers Jenny, Alyssa, Ethan, Joaquin, and Sandra.

We're proud to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s Gamers Club initiative, bringing accessible gaming to people with cerebral palsy in BC. Accessible Gaming Lead Tyler Fentie conducted assessments for participants, while Clubs That Care volunteers donated devices.

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Brightly coloured autumn themed magazine cover - can be read via link provided

Magazine page with portrait shot of me (white woman long brown hair, blue dress) and image of someone wearing sound cancelling headphones in a supermarket and an image of hands reaching for a carrot with a stick being brandished in the background, text of the article can be accessed in link provided.

Magazine article, painting of a cat swimming in water and photo of a cat appearing to ponder life, text of the article can be accessed on link provided.

My cat is out of the bag! Connectiverse tell me they've already had feedback on this article from an LA Education Partnership Officer saying "YES, all educators should think about the cat!"
The article is about online.fliphtml5.com/fodzc/oxcy/

Interesting stuff and led me to learn using trackymouse, which could be useful for some people and is way easier than those other tools. Maybe in a few years, with the rapid advances in AI, eyegaze will be accessible to anyone with a webcam without needing to pay thousands for special equipment.

I was experimenting with webgazer.js, mediapipe, tensorflow and such because i was wondering if it was possible that you could do a "pseudo" eyegaze with a webcam and AI vision, but with no success. I wonder if a pro or someone with more knowledge could have some good results.

Using trackymouse.js, I experimented a bit with making simple games that can be controlled with head movement. It works surprisingly well and is not too hard to implement. If there is some interest I could publish a demo on my website.

Students at École Madeleine Bergeron in Adapta3D.

At École Madeleine Bergeron, a specialized school in Quebec City that serves over 120 students with disabilities from across eastern Quebec, student makers in the Adapta3D program build devices for their fellow students and staff.

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A young boy plays with bubbles from a switch adapted bubble blower, which is held by a pair of clinicians.

Make play accessible this holiday season.

We're excited to launch #HackingForTheHolidays, and we're looking to raise $200,000, donate 2,000 toys and switches to families and clinicians across Canada, and engage 2,000 volunteers.

Donate today and give the gift of play: buff.ly/II2aXkV

New sensory space with 16 games for learners with complex needs who are starting their eyegaze learning journey. Some are relaxing, others more engaging. Tip: like most eyegaze games, you can test it with a regular mouse on a PC. adaptatech.org/eyegaze/sens... #specialeducation

Adafruit TRRS Trinkey - USB Key for Assistive Technology It's half USB Key, half TRRS breakout... it's the Adafruit TRRS Trinkey specifically designed for Assistive Technology hackers and creators as a simple and low cost, ...

Using the Adafruit TRRS Trinkey, you can make your own switch access device for computers, without any programming, soldering, or 3D printing. If you can drag and drop files, you can make your own switch access for 10 dollars with my tutorial, ready in a week or two. #SpecialEducation #AssistiveTech

Adaptatech creates activities for learners with complex needs. Switch or eye-gaze accessible. User-friendly, free, and ready for home or classroom use. Also, some practical tools for teachers.
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