Limit Your Exposure To Cell Phone Radiation
Four billion people around the globe own cell phones. As the market for new
devices has grown, so have concerns about the safety of cell phone radiation.
Recent studies find significantly higher risks for brain and salivary gland
tumors among people using cell phones for 10 years or longer. The state of the
science is provocative and troubling, and much more research is essential.
We at
Environmental Working Group are still using our cell phones, but we also
believe that until scientists know much more about cell phone radiation, it’s
smart for consumers to buy phones with the lowest emissions.
The U.S. government ought to require cell phone companies to label their
products’ radiation output so that consumers can do the numbers at the point of
sale.
It doesn’t, so
EWG has created this user-friendly interactive online guide to cell phone
emissions, covering over 1,000 phones currently on the market.
10 Best Phones
Listing is based on phones currently available from major carriers.
You can also see all available phones ranked by radiation.
1. Samsung Impression (SGH-a877) [AT&T]
2. Motorola RAZR V8 [CellularONE]
3. Samsung SGH-t229 [T-Mobile]
4. Samsung Rugby (SGH-a837) [AT&T]
5. Samsung Propel Pro (SGH-i627) [AT&T]
6. Samsung Gravity (SGH-t459) [CellularONE, T-Mobile]
7. T-Mobile Sidekick [T-Mobile]
8. LG Xenon (GR500) [AT&T]
9. Motorola Karma QA1 [AT&T]
10. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
Statewide, Phoenix-Based Program of Northern Arizona University’s Institute of Human Development, Arizona Technology Access Program.
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Assistive Gaming Technology
Mac OS X Games and Accessibility
Assistive Gaming provides information on how people with
disabilities can enjoy the latest and greatest games. It’s all about how you can
play and make accessible games that were not made with accessibility in mind.
The editors use assistive technology to access their computer, so they know what
they are talking about...
Note from the publisher of Assistive Gaming Technology
I have been designing universal access solutions for Mac OS X since 2002 and one
of the most frequently asked question by users is not whether they can do their
home work with my software or write the next great novel (yes, this is entirely
possible), but about what games can be played.
Even though the KeyStrokes and SwitchXS software provide full access to Mac OS X
for a user with a physical impairments, that does not mean all games are
accessible and playable. Some games require fast action, pressing multiple keys
at once. Other games enter a full-screen mode that captures the display and bans
everything else from the screen, including assistive technology (and Apple’s own
windows). With this site I hope it will become easier for users of assistive
technology on the Mac to learn not only about fun new games, but also find out
which games they are likely to be able to play and which ones not. And, learn
some tricks on making games more accessible.
The editors and authors of this site all use assistive technology to access
their Macs, so they not only know what they are writing about, but also share
their tricks to enhance the playability of the games they play. If you use
assistive technology and play games on the Mac, please contact us to see whether
you can become a contributor to this site. This site is focused on users with
physical impairments, but we also welcome articles from people with other
impairments. Oh yes, and you do not need to use any of the AssistiveWare
software to be able to contribute. If you use other software or only special
access hardware that’s fine too! As long as it is on a Mac...
David Niemeijer
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
Statewide, Phoenix-Based Program of Northern Arizona University’s Institute of Human Development, Arizona Technology Access Program.
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Latest technology: Toyota develops mind controlled
wheelchair
The clever Japanese researchers at the Brain Science Institute (BSI)
Toyota Collaboration Center have done something quite incredible once again.
Using a wheelchair controlled by brain waves measured using EEG, it’s basically
a system that will control the ride using brain waves analysed every 125
milliseconds; therefore the name “mind controlled wheelchair”.
http://www.gadgetlite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/toyota-mind-meld-wheelchair-rm-eng.jpg
As you will see in the video to follow, testers using the wheelchair and the EEG
cap system have achieved accuracy of up to 95% which is not a bad figure
considering a high tech wheelchair like this may be used in place of current
manual wheelchairs for patients who have had strokes or other significant
mobility impairments.
From -
http://www.gadgetlite.com
Is Assistive Technology Part of Your IEP?
Make It Happen!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
9:00 AM – Noon
At the Beautiful Disability Empowerment Center (DEC)
5025 East Washington Street Phoenix Arizona 85034 - Nina Pulliam Conference
Center
Part 1: Mellowdee Brooks, of Az Technology Access Program (AzTAP) fame, will
present information about assistive technology (AT) used by persons with print
disabilities to help them achieve successful outcomes in their academic and
vocational training efforts. Part 2: Mary Keeney, Arizona Dept. of Education
Assistive Technology Specialist & Jill Castle, Parent Information Network
Specialist, will address strategies regarding self advocacy for AT in the IEP.
An appointment calendar will be available to schedule a one-on-one session with
the experts for a hands-on demonstration of the AT you find most promising.
Please RSVP by 8-21-09 with Ivy Medow at 602-861-0208 X1041 or by email at
Imedow@azdes.gov. Individuals with a
disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language
interpreter, by contacting Betty Schoen at (602) 542-0751 or make your request
by email to Bschoen@azdes.gov. by August
21st, 2009. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to
arrange the accommodation.
GPS, Shoe Makers Team Up for Alzheimer’s Safety
GPS specialist, GTX Corp., and footwear manufacturer, Aetrex, have teamed up to develop a shoe with tiny embedded GPS tracking devices that will make keeping up with Alzheimer’s disease patients much easier, bringing safety to the patient and peace of mind to his or her caregivers. The shoe is still in the development stage but it may hit the market as early as next year.
Flick a switch to better health
Graeme Philipson says that technology will help ageing baby-boomers.
WE HEAR a lot nowadays about the virtues of the digital lifestyle. Turn on
all your lights from one switch, pipe your music and video around the home,
control your devices from outside your home, or have them switch on or off as
you move around the house. Monitor visitors and shut out intruders.
Click here for more information
Hearing Loss and Older Adults
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. One in three people older than 60 and half of those older than 85 have hearing loss. Hearing problems can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms. They can also make it hard to enjoy talking with friends and family. All of this can be frustrating, embarrassing, and even dangerous.
Click here to see if you have a hearing loss
Clipboard portable Hearing Loop
An Induction Loop System you can take...anywhere!
Clipboard "Carry Around" Hearing Loop is a self-contained, fully portable, wireless, rechargeable, one-on-one Audio Frequency Induction Loop System for hearing impaired people, that is discreetly designed to double as a clipboard.
America’s television becomes digital! But don’t panic!
Friday,
June 12, 2009, all full–power TV stations will broadcast only in digital. The
DTV transition will affect those who watch free over-the-air television (through
a rooftop antenna or “rabbit ears”).
What do I do? (3 Options)
1. Connect your analog TV to a digital-to-analog converter box. Digital-to-analog converter boxes are in stores and have a one-time cost of $40-$70. To help you pay for the boxes, the U.S. Government is offering two $40 coupons per household. (Please note that these coupons will expire 90 days after mailing). For more information on the coupons, visit www.DTV2009.gov, or call 1-888-388-2009 (voice) or 1-877-530-2634 (TTY).
2. Buy a digital television (a TV with a built-in digital tuner) You do not need a High Definition TV (HDTV) to watch digital broadcast television.
3. Subscribe to a paid TV service. If your TV set receives local broadcast stations through a paid provider such as cable or satellite TV, it is already prepared for the DTV transition.
Will change to digital affect closed captioning?
The change to digital could affect closed captioning. If you have questions concerning digital and closed captioning contact Communications Services for the Deaf:
1-877-388-4968 voice
1-877-889-4273 TTY
http://dtv.c-s-d.org (has
AIM)
email DTVHelp@c-s-d.org
Sorenson VP is 1-866-351-1950 and 1-866-401-3519
To find all the answers visit -
http://www.dtv.gov
Or call 1-888-CALL-FCC (Voice) 1-888-TELL-FCC (TTY)
Have You Heard About the
DEC?
The Disability Empowerment Center (DEC) is a universally designed, accessible and transit-oriented facility located at 5025 E. Washington Street in Phoenix. The center opened in October 2008, and is the home of ten business and non-profit organizations that offer a variety of programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Arizona Autism United
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
Arizona Chapter for Disability Law (ACDL)
Arizona Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association (ASCIA)
Joni & Friends
PRN Medical Services
Raising Special Kids
Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
Valley Center for the Deaf (VCD)
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