disabilities

HP's work on autism

If in Ecuador at the end of the month...

The Science and Technology Division of the Inter-American Development Bank invites the public to a seminary/workshop on Technology and Economic Inclusion: What new opportunities does technology offer to favor economic inclusion, especially to those individuals with disabilities?

When: July 24
Where: Dann Carlton Hotel, Quito, Ecuador
RSVP: Miss Diana Andrade dandrade@oas.org

Quick!! Apply for $50k for your project. Deadline June30th

Quick tip for all of you working on disabilities and innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean!! The Inter-American Development Bank is offering $50,000 to solutions.  The deadline is June 30th. Learn the full details here.

Going beyond applied solar technology

Ashoka-Lemelson Fellow Howard Weinstein creates job opportunities for individuals with disabilities through his work in technology.  To create the high-tech solar-powered hearing aids, Howard has trained deaf individuals to become highly dexterous at working with this technology.  Check out a soundslide on his work here.

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