Help Us Take Aisle Won to the Next Level
Last month, Anikto announced the release of Aisle Won. Now, we need your help.
Improving Health Literacy for the Blind
Something’s really wrong with today’s healthcare communications for people with vision disabilities, so perhaps it’s time to figure out what we as digital accessibility professionals can do about that.
Introducing Aisle Won
This week at SXSW Interactive, Anikto announced the launch of Aisle Won, a nutrition support program that combines accessible mobile technology with community-supported agriculture efforts.
Digital Outcasts at SXSW Interactive
If you’re one of approximately 25,000 interactive professionals who annually descend upon Austin for SXSW, this year I’ll be joining you.
On Being Five
I formed Anikto with the intention to create digital experiences with a social purpose. Five years later, Anikto’s first product is about to hit market.
Earl Weaver on Leadership
Yesterday saw the passing of Hall of Fame Baltimore manager Earl Weaver, whose career provides lessons in leading visionary teams.
Why Designers Should Care About Meaningful Use – Part Two
In the second part of this series on meaningful use, we discover where today’s user experience professionals can have the most impact on the current (and future) healthcare ecosystem.
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Why Designers Should Care About Meaningful Use – Part One
A quick study of electronic health records (EHR) may reveal opportunities for today’s design professionals to drive healthcare transformation. To understand EHR, however, we must first recognize meaningful use. Part one of two.
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The End of “I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up”
A call-to-action for nursing homes, assisted-living facilities and senior residences to explore alternatives to the “panic button” in the form of passive environments.
Transmitting Braille Directly to the Retina
A new technology that allows a blind user to “see” objects, colors and movement using a prosthesis that transmits visual Braille patterns directly to a blind person’s retina.
Thought Controlled Prosthetic Arm
A new technique for implanting thought-controlled robotic arms involves anchoring titanium electrodes directly to the bones and nerves of amputees.
Anikto in the News
Summer has been busy around Anikto, between speaking engagements and other deliverables. In between there’s been some very nice press around Anikto’s activities.
The Future of Remote Patient Monitoring
For all the wonderful technology that’s out there, much of it is inaccessible from the standpoint of cost, availability or awareness. How do we best utilize mobile apps and personal devices to improve health outcomes for the homebound patient?
The Things We Do For Love
This past week I had the honor of delivering the keynote at the Knowbility John Slatin AccessU Conference in Austin, TX. In this post I do a deeper dive on the process of innovation, how I work with my project teams and methods of connecting with stakeholders.
Comedy Routine Gives Voice to Man Without Speech
Lee Ridley, born with cerebral palsy and unable to speak since birth, transforms himself as a working stand-up comedian at London’s Soho Theatre thanks to new technology.
No Evidence of Food Deserts: A Rebuttal
Two studies emerged this past week questioning the pairing of “food deserts” with the rate of obesity among urban populations. I wrote a rebuttal.
Digital Outcasts and Food Deserts
A food desert is a term given to any part of the industrialized world where healthy, affordable food is difficult for consumers to obtain. New technologies combined with community involvement may one day solve a growing health problem.
‘Soul Train’ a Model of Innovation and Inclusion
The passing of Don Cornelius, the inventor and host of the ‘Soul Train’ television program, reminds us of important lessons on innovation and inclusion.
Keynote for John Slatin AccessU for Knowbility
It’s one thing when you get to meet your heroes and express your appreciate for the inspiration work they do. It’s quite another when they ask you to deliver a keynote at their conference. I’m twice humbled.
Interaction 12 Dublin Recap
Having done a number of speaking engagements the last few years, I’ve discovered that it’s the unexpected surprises that make a conference or event truly worthwhile. Interaction 12, held this week by the Interaction Design Association (IxDA), was no different.
Interaction12 in Dublin
Next week begins the “Digital Outcasts 2012″ speaking tour, with the first stop at Interaction12 in Dublin.
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