Talking Tech for July 26 2016

Bursaries Open Again from August 1 2016

 

Six thousand dollar Bursary awards to help with tertiary study have come around again, and you can apply from August 1 2016.  Contact Belinda Wilson at Vision Australia on 1300 847 466.

 

A Reminder - Microsoft Windows Upgrade for Assistive Tech Users to Remain Free After July 29

 

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/156816/20160509/windows-10-upgrade-will-remain-free-for-users-of-assistive-technologies.htm 

A Revolution in Graphical Tactile Displays from APH

 

http://www.aph.org/refreshable-tactile-graphics-display/ 

Vibrating Space Boots Could Help Astronauts  and the Blind From Bumping in to Obstacles

 

http://news.mit.edu/2016/vibrating-footwear-astronauts-visually-impaired-0722 

3D Sound Phone System Offers Sensory Guidance to the Vision Impaired

 

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2016/jul/3d-sound-system-for-blind.cfm