AT Journal - http://atnet.org/news/
September 2002 - Table of Contents
 

Special Gloves May Help Deaf
An Australian scientist is developing a set of gloves capable of translating
sign language, a move he hopes could ease communication for deaf and mute
people...  

New Device Helps Blind People Cross Streets Safely
A team of Japanese researchers has proposed the use of a device consisting of
a small camera and a wearable computer to help blind people cross the street.
"This device is the first step in developing a system which allows the blind
to cross the road safely and independently... 

Hands-Free Writing Software May Aid Disabled Users
Two British computer programmers have developed a freely available software
program that allows disabled computer users to "type" using only the gaze of
their eyes...  

Aiding Travelers With Disabilities on Land, Sea
Two major travel companies are making their trips more accessible to guests
with disabilities... 

A New Way of Thinking -- High-Tech Style
Finding a voice recognizable to readers is tricky. Finding a voice
recognizable to a computer is even trickier. After fighting off a 25-year
assault of multiple sclerosis (MS), my hands could no longer type an entire
document. In order to continue writing, I had to rely on voice recognition
technology to do my typing for me... 

Computers Are Talking
ReadPlease Corporation announced the release of the newest version of their
text-to-speech software -- ReadPlease Natural Voices Edition. This latest
member of the ReadPlease family of software is a result of a licensing
agreement signed with AT&T earlier this year. "This is a real advancement in
speech technology," says Rob McCormack, president of ReadPlease Corporation.
"With AT&T Natural Voices(TM) Text-to-Speech Engine, your computer sounds
human, it is quite simply the best speech technology... 

Links to the full stories at:
http://atnet.org/news/sept02/atjv56-0901.html

September 15 issue:
http://atnet.org/news/sept02/atjv57-0915.html

October 1 issue::
http://atnet.org/news/oct02/atjv58-1001.htm