Accessible Design – Page 2

OpenDyslexic Font cover image by Abbie Gonzalez

Assistive Technology: OpenDyslexic Font

Priyanka Nair / September 13, 2023 / Design Critiques

Dyslexia – a lifelong condition that affects reading, writing, spelling, and speaking. It is estimated that approximately one in five people are impacted by this disorder. It is crucial to ensure that individuals with dyslexia have access to assistive technology that enhances their accessibility and OpenDyslexic- by Abbie Gonzalez does just that. In this blog post, we will explore the OpenDyslexic Font, a typography innovation designed with dyslexic individuals in mind.

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Assistive Technology: Otter.ai

Sehyun Jeon / September 13, 2023 / Design Critiques

Revolutionizing Transcription and Note-Taking with AI and Accessibility Otter.ai is a transcription and note-taking platform using artificial intelligence (AI) to transcribe spoken content into written text automatically. It makes it easier for individuals and businesses to capture and organize spoken information during meetings, interviews, lectures, and other verbal interactions. When I first encountered Otter.ai and

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Assistive Technology: 3D Printed Prostheses

Sanjana Subramani / September 12, 2023 / Design Critiques

From fashion to assistive technology, prosthetic implants have served various purposes, individually. With the introduction of 3D printing, design and assistance come together to give users the best of both worlds.

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Assistive Technology: Microsoft Learning Accelerator

Bhavna Paikattil / September 12, 2023 / Design Critiques

Microsoft Learning Accelerator is a powerful tool that aligns seamlessly with the evolving models of disabilities, particularly embracing the social model of disability. This innovative platform is designed to provide inclusive and personalized learning experiences for students of all abilities.

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Assistive Technology: The Quha Zono Mouse

Hayley Greason / February 2, 2023 / Design Critiques

The Quha Zono Mouse is an assistive technology for anyone who can’t effectively or easily use a hand-operated computer mouse. It works gyroscopically, meaning it allows the user to move the cursor on a screen with head movements. Three iterations of the mouse exist: the original Zono, the Zono 2 and the Zono X. Components

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Assistive Technology: Nike Go FlyEase

Rachel Brenner / February 2, 2023 / Design Critiques

The Nike Go FlyEase is accessible designed footwear that can be put on and taken off without any hand-held assistance. Slipping the shoe on and stepping down allows the shoe to lock into place. The shoe opens when one foot steps on the “kickstand” heel, allowing the shoe to pop up, and open. The design

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Assistive technology: Amazon Kindle

Melissa Bowden / February 2, 2023 / News

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a staple e-reader that offers users the ability to read and listen to books on an LED-backlit screen. While not designed for use only by disabled users, the Kindle is an assistive technology that allows for flexible usage depending on individual accessibility needs. The Weight of Reading I have a

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Assistive Technology: ModMath

Radhika Mehra / February 1, 2023 / Design Critiques

“ModMath” is an educational application that assists students with dyslexia and dysgraphia who struggle with numerals formation and mathematical notation, which can be astounding for the development of mathematical capability over a lifetime. This assistive technology application was invented and developed by Dawn and Josh Denberg for their son suffering from dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD.

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Assistive Technology: Skyle – Eye Tracking Device

Mehika Singhal / February 1, 2023 / Design Critiques

Skyle Eye Tracking device, is a device designed to help individuals with physical disabilities control their devices with their eyes that uses eye-tracking technology to track the movement of the user’s eyes and translate that into input for the device.

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Assistive Technology: Bionic reading

Yuxin Huang / February 1, 2023 / Design Critiques

What is Bionic Reading? Bionic Reading is a new method facilitating the reading process by guiding the eyes through text with artificial fixation points. As a result, the reader is only focusing on the highlighted initial letters and lets the brain center complete the word. In a digital world dominated by shallow forms of reading,

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