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Are you interested in posting an article to this site but need a topic idea (or is it a homework assignment from Dr. Sprigle)? Here are a few subjects that haven't been covered yet on this site but which might be helpful to our visitors:

General:

• Cochlear implant (including the controversy. Article exists about a specific product; create an overview page)
• Memory aids (we already have a scheduling aids (which is a subset), so be careful of overlap)
• Switches (there is something there, but I think what we really were hoping for was switches for controlling AT - types (e.g., sip-puff (small article just on this already), tilt), mounting, switch access methods, etc.)
• Switch scanning (used by people with very limited motor function to use a computer environmental control, etc.)
• Video magnifiers / CCTV (Closed Circuit TV, used to magnify stuff. Many different varieties now available)

Mobility:

• Canes
• Personal mobility for seniors (considerations for people who may be fairly mobiliy but have balance and fatigue issues)
• Power assist wheelchairs (one article already about one particular product, but could use an overview article)
• Wheelchair controls (e.g., joysticks ... but what else?)
• Integrated controls (e.g., what is it, advantages or disadvantages)
• Wheelchair cushions (e.g., advantages or disadvantages of different general types)

Around the home:

• Automatic door openers
• Environmental control / EADL (overview, what they control, IR vs X10, etc.)
• Grooming aids (could focus on just one functional limitation such as vision if it starts to get long)
• Ramp building (features, resources)
• Telephone use

School or work:

• Agricultural vehicles (accessible ATVs, tractors; lifts, driving controls, etc.)
• Employees with cancer (accommodations for)
• Ergonomic tools
• Math notation (a SciTrain need - how to show work on math problems)
• Microsoft Accessibility Options (how to set it up, what options, etc.)
• Office layout / furnishings for wheelchair users (what to consider, solutions)
• Remote captioning

Recreation:

• Bowling (AT for bowling ... and not just the ramps)
• Hunting / fishing (AT for hunting or fishing)
• Wheelchair rugby (also known as Murderball)

Community:

• Active living and walkable environment (what, why is important, evaluation tools, etc.)
• Curb cuts (types and configurations and pros/cons)
• Senior housing options (types of senior housing, definitions, regulations, etc.)
• Tracking devices (e.g., Brickhouse Child Locator and GPS versions that can monitor when a person wanders off)
• Visitability

Legislation:

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) (expand existing stub)
  • ADA Title III - Public Accommodations (probably enough for an article just on this part)
  • ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (how the definition of disability is changing)
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (expand existing stub. Consider including information about the history of the passing of the Rehab. Act, or perhaps covering this as a separate article (hint: include sit-ins with your search terms).)

Diagnoses: (check with Sprigle to make sure this is appropriate for his assignments)

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (add to existing stub)
• Autism (add to existing stub)
• Multiple sclerosis (MS) (add to existing stub)
• Spinal cord injury (SCI)
• Spina bifida
• Dysgraphia
• Dyslexia (add to existing stub)
• Stroke
• Repetitive stress injuries (RSI) (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)

Jon's class (need to add to these):

• Toilet paper / paper towel dispensers
• Vacuum cleaners

And finally, here are some up-and-coming technologies that may serve as AT (or which may pose some access barriers):

• Augmented reality (may need to focus)
• Dragon Dictation for the iPhone
• Gesture-based computing
• Social networks (may need to focus. e.g., implications for people with autism)

Recently completed:

• (list here as claimed)

Is there another topic that you would like to see us address? Please add it to this list.