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Custom Switch Configuration of the Adafruit TRRS Trinkey
Turn Simple Switches Into Anything If you can press a button, you can control a computer. That’s the idea behind accessibility switches — the big, easy-to-press buttons used in assistive technology. The tricky part has always been connecting a switch to a computer and deciding what it should do. The TRRS Trinkey Configurator makes that…
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Blockly Switch Scanning Interface
Making Computer Science Educational Affordable and Accessible for Everyone We are excited to announce the beta release of an open-source assistive technology project: a programmable switch interface device designed to help computer science students with motor impairments control their block based editors using one or two adaptive switches. This project was made possible through the…
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Switch Operated Media Player
Being able to independently play, interact with, and choose music is one of the oft-overlooked joys in life. Music has a profound impact on our emotional and mental well-being. For people with physical disabilities who utilize switches as access methods, the simple act of playing and pausing a song can require a set of complex…
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Project Docs for the Community
Documenting your project and build process is an essential part of the final product. By sharing your documentation, you enable others in the community to build upon your original designs and make your creations accessible to a wider audience. This can be transformative, especially for Open Assistive Technology projects that may start as tools for…
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Switch Adapted Remote Camera Shutter
Users with physical disabilities may struggle with engaging in meaningful leisure activities. Photography is an effective means of participation in leisure. This project provides instructions on how to adapt low cost commercially available remote shutter devices which may not be accessible to users with physical disabilities. The device is modified by adding a mono jack…
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Makecode Arcade Holiday Hackathon
On November 24th 2024, the Zero Day Camp teamed up with Adaptive Design Association and the NYC Metro Chapter of Makers Making Change to host a unique hackathon event. The goal? To create accessible arcade machines that would empower individuals of all abilities to experience the joy of gaming. Why Accessible Gaming Matters Gaming is…