| The Ability Hacks (Independent) |
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This new book has been published for this year's Microsoft One Week Hackathon and copies of it will be given to participants. Authors Greg Shaw, Peter Lee and Jenny Lay-Flurrie share the behind-the-scenes stories of two teams from previous Microsoft Hackathons who came up with hacks-turned-solutions that are used today by people with disabilities around the world. The first team pioneered new software to revolutionize the mobility of tens of thousands of people who live with severe paralysis caused by ALS, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy and traumatic neurological injuries. The second team pioneered software to help kids with dyslexia read and love learning for the first time in their lives. <ASIN:1983089974> The two solutions form the basis of the Eye Control in Windows 10, and the Learning Tools in OneNote, Word, Outlook and Edge. The book explores an optimistic belief that computer software and hardware can empower people with disabilities in a multitude of scenarios.
Authors: Greg Shaw, Peter Lee and Jenny Lay-Flurrie
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