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Microsoft Unveils New Adaptive Peripherals to Help Assist Disabled Users!
Microsoft has announced the launch of new adaptive accessories that look to provide a highly adaptable, easy-to-use system. Each piece is designed in partnership with the disability community to empower people who may have difficulty using a traditional mouse and keyboard to create their ideal setup, increase productivity, and use…
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YouTuber Reveals 3D-Printed 1-Hand PS5 Controller Adaptor
While everyone should have the right to access video games, there is clearly something of a problem when it comes to disabled users. With pretty much all system controllers designed for people with two hands, what do you do when you only have one? I mean, it’s not as if…
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Quadriplegic Gamer Shows Why ‘Sekiro’ Does Not Need an Easy Mode
*Git Gud Intensifies* Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launched last month, and just like other From Software titles before like Dark Souls, it leaves many players begging for an easy mode. Thankfully for those players who are made of softer stuff, such a mod is available now. As gamer ATwerkingYoshi showed…
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Xbox Adaptive Controller Apparently Works on the Nintendo Switch
Adaptive Controller Compatible via a £19 Adapter Microsoft released their Xbox Adaptive controller back in September for £74.99. The device is meant for users with disability and accessibility issues, so that they can have proper controls for the Xbox One console. Even the packaging is disability-friendly, and is easy to…
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Xbox Adaptive Controller Packaging is Disability-Friendly As Well
A Step Forward in Inclusivity Microsoft first announced their Adaptive Controller for the Xbox One back in May. It is not meant to be a total replacement to the stock Xbox controller. Instead, it offers users with dexterity issues and those with disabilities to be able to play properly as…
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Software Developer Teaches Alexa To Read Sign Language
Software Developer Teaches Alexa To Read Sign Language I recently purchased an Amazon Dot Echo in the recent Prime sale. Well, it was only £29.99. How could I say no? Since owning it I have learned to appreciate that it is an exceptionally clever piece of technology. I have also…
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Google Pledges $20 Million To Support Disability Technologies
Technology is a great thing, it can be used to help people all over achieve and complete tasks that they previously considered difficult or even impossible. Science and technology have enabled those who couldn’t walk to walk again, those who would lose their eyesight to keep it and even those…
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PlayStation Employee Designs A DualShock 4 For Gamer Suffering From Cerebral Palsy
The incredibly detailed worlds and superb character interactions in video games provides a wonderful distraction from the harsh reality of modern life. Furthermore, unfortunate individuals with long-term health conditions find video games cathartic and allows them to engage in an activity they thoroughly enjoy each day. This is absolute fantastic…
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UK Programmer Releases Free Eye-Tracking Software
It used to be that people suffering disorders that prevented them from operating computers – whether via mouse, keyboard, pad, or even speech recognition – were forced to fork out thousands for commercial eye-tracking software. Now, a UK programmer, Julius Sweetland, has developed a system to rival the best commercial…
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Individual Wins Disability Grant After Claiming To Be Allergic To Gadgets
Well you learn something new everyday, a French individual has won a payout for being allergic to gadgets, and yes you read right, not gas but gadgets. Marine Richard, 39, explained to a court that she is allergic to electromagnetic radiation with is emitted from gadgets. As a result, the…
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Cerebral Palsy Sufferer Creates Magical Art on a Typewriter
Paul Smith has suffered from cerebral palsy his entire life and overcome all odds to create a number of unbelievable masterpieces. Despite requiring constant care, and living in a nursing home, he manages to use a typewriter to write pieces of art worthy of any exhibition. Unfortunately, Paul is illiterate, but…
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