Texas Instruments honoured for developing world’s first talking graphing calculator

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

April 15, 2015: Texas Instruments has received a 2015 Access Award from the American Federation for the Blind (AFB) for developing the Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator that enables students with visual impairments to learn maths and science without relying on sight. Presented annually, the Access Awards honour individuals, corporations and organisations that eliminate or substantially reduce inequities faced by individuals with vision loss. TI accepted the award along with partners at Orbit Research and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH).

“The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator has changed my life,” said Lillie Pennington, a junior at Turpin High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. “The calculator has definitely made me think more positively about maths and has increased my confidence.” Pennington, who is legally blind, is one of more than 2,200 students nationwide who are excelling in advanced maths and science courses because of the talking graphing calculator.

The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator consists of a compact accessory that attaches to the top of the popular TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Visually-impaired students can interact with the calculator using speech, audio and vibration feedback.

- Advertisement -

“We applaud TI for its efforts to open the world of science, technology, engineering and maths to students with visual impairments,” said Paul Schroeder, AFB’s vice president of programs and policy. “By partnering with vision loss experts to add accessibility to the Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator, TI has demonstrated the kind of leadership and commitment that we hope other technology companies will follow.”

TI continues to collaborate with Orbit Research and APH on accessibility features for other TI educational technology products. “For TI, this is about breaking down educational barriers and levelling the playing field for students with disabilities,” said Peter Balyta, Ph.D., president of TI Education Technology division.  “The world’s first talking graphing is just the beginning; we’re excited about what our partnership holds for future innovations.”

- Advertisement -

Related Artcles

Exclusive

“Our Goal is to Offer 1000 To 1500 Varieties, With Volumes Ranging From 10000...

0
During a chat with Nitisha Dubey from EFY, Mohammed Iqbal, CEO of Technomake Electronics Pvt Ltd, talks about PCB assembly and major customer focus...

India, China Grow Amid First Global Cellular IoT Module Shipments Annual Decline

0
Several companies started local manufacturing in India. 4G Cat 1 bis emerged as the fastest-growing segment. Around 12% of the modules shipped in...

“More Chargers Provide Security And Confidence To Customers, Encouraging EV Adoption”

0
With an agenda to transform the EV industry, EarthtronEV has established 250+ charging stations on major highways across India. The company aims to interconnect...

Buzz

TSMC

SmartSoC To Provide Chip Design Services Through TSMC’s Design Alliance

0
SmartSoC solutions will provide chip design services and system-level solutions, making it easier for customers to adopt TSMC's technology. Chip design services provider SmartSoC Solutions...

Montra Electric Boosts Amritsar’s Green Mobility with RAAHI Project

0
The initiative is a component of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) program, which falls under the auspices of the Ministry...

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...

Important Sectors

Microchip Technology Expands TrustFLEX Family With CEC1736 Real-Time Platform Root Of Trust Devices

0
TrustFLEX devices along with the Trust Platform Design Suite tool will simplify the enablement of root of trust from concept to production in wide...
TSMC

SmartSoC To Provide Chip Design Services Through TSMC’s Design Alliance

0
SmartSoC solutions will provide chip design services and system-level solutions, making it easier for customers to adopt TSMC's technology. Chip design services provider SmartSoC Solutions...

India, China Grow Amid First Global Cellular IoT Module Shipments Annual Decline

0
Several companies started local manufacturing in India. 4G Cat 1 bis emerged as the fastest-growing segment. Around 12% of the modules shipped in...

Montra Electric Boosts Amritsar’s Green Mobility with RAAHI Project

0
The initiative is a component of the City Investments to Innovate, Integrate, and Sustain (CITIIS) program, which falls under the auspices of the Ministry...

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...

Manufacturing

BYD Delays Vietnam EV Factory Plans

0
Vietnam's government announced in May that BYD plans to construct a facility for manufacturing and assembling electric cars in Phu Tho, a northern Vietnamese...

JLR To Hire 250 Electrical Technicians For Future EVs

0
These new roles, part of a £15 billion investment, are in addition to 300 positions created last year by the British car maker. Jaguar Land...

Altmin India Partners With WMG To Advance Battery Tech

0
Altmin and WMG will collaborate to strengthen their global battery materials supply chain position by optimizing cathode materials and developing diverse cell designs across...

EVs To Cost Less Than Gas Vehicles by 2027, Says Gartner

0
Gartner predicts a faster decline in production costs compared to battery costs, which represent the most significant expense in an electric vehicle, accounting for...
MG

MG Motor To Set Up Battery Assembly Unit At Halol Facility

0
The company plans to investigate battery cell production in collaboration with external partners. Automaker MG Motor India is actively exploring the possibility of assembling and...